Job Description

Description

Open Space Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
Hiring Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour About the Position:

We offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 20-40 hours per week, the opportunity to earn paid vacation time and overtime in the first few months of employment, and we work with school schedules. Most opportunities provide for a six-month season, and, in some instances, up to 9 months.

Working in our Open Space Program is really about restoration of natural spaces along the Riverfront Trail, the Kindred Reserve, spaces in the Ridges, and other trails near the base of the Colorado National Monument. Work will be in trail maintenance and construction, revegetation projects, and invasive plant management.
About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department:
We manage 36 developed parks, 900+ acres of open space, 21 miles of trails, hundreds of acres of landscape beds, and we are growing! Many of our developed parks offer year-round access to restrooms and shelters to park patrons. Join a dynamic team who helps create the experiences for the visitors of our parks system.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Any role you select to be a part of in our system, you will be exposed to everything our parks department offers and the services we provide to our community.

Duties

What You\'ll Do:

• Restore natural spaces along the Riverfront Trail, the Kindred Reserve, spaces in the Ridges, and other trails near the base of the Colorado National Monument.
• Work on trail maintenance and construction, revegetation projects, and invasive plant management.

Qualifications

What We\'re Looking For:

Must be 18 years or older. Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day. * Ambition and a desire to learn.

• Passion for outdoor recreation.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Proclivity for processes and procedures.
• Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train.
• Valid driver\'s license.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Supplemental Information

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.

If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512

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