Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker - Weed Abatement

The City of Grand Junction offers full-time and part-time spring/summer seasonal positions.  Duties, work schedule, hours and length of season depend on area of assignment. Areas of assignment could include Forestry, Suplizio Field/Stocker Stadium, Parks Operations, and/or Weed Abatement. Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities, forestry operations, landscaping, mowing, sports field maintenance, horticulture, weed abatement, irrigation or weed cutting. 

Perform a variety of duties in the care and maintenance of Riverfront Trails, Urban Trails, Weed Abatement Operations on City properties and within City right-of-ways, apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely and accurately; maintain records of chemicals used; operate a variety of equipment including grounds keeping equipment, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and vegetation control equipment; respond to requests and inquiries from customers and the general public; maintain records related to area of assignment; clean and maintain assigned areas; pick up and discard trash; maintain parking lots, walkways and other facilities; perform work in emergency situations during or after regular work hours as required; utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed; assist in maintenance projects outside of regularly assigned area depending on work needs. Hours may vary including evenings, weekends and holidays.

High school diploma or equivalent with the desire to work in and experience of the above stated divisions. Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license, (CDL desired for Forestry Positions).

Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of assigned Division; policy and procedures, methods, standards, techniques, materials, equipment and tools used in the area of assignment. 

Ability to: perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work; use and operate vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, power tools; perform heavy manual labor in unfavorable weather conditions, work irregular hours / schedules; understand and follow oral and written instruction; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Conditions: Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving heavy items and equipment.

For hearing/speech/visually impaired dial 711 (TTY).  Contact Human Resources with questions, (970) 244-1512. EOE.