Larimer County
Parks Maintenance Worker - TEMP - Land Stewardship
Larimer County, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
Parks Maintenance Worker - TEMP - Land Stewardship
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Overview We are looking for a Temporary Parks Worker to join our team! Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations. The Department of Natural Resources has 40+ benefited employees and 125+ seasonal and part time employees. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled and talented individual to join our team as a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker Fort Collins Area and Red Mountain Area full time availability. This is a temporary full-time position that may last up to 10 months. This position may work weekends and holidays. To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.
Responsibilities
Performing general upkeep and cleaning of campgrounds and park facilities.
Maintaining park landscapes, including mowing, watering, pruning, and controlling weeds.
Operating and maintaining light equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and hand tools used in park maintenance.
Assisting park visitors by providing information on recreational opportunities and explaining park regulations.
Completing additional duties as needed to support park operations and job responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
Experience working in ranching and agricultural settings.
Ability to safely operate electric and gas-powered tools.
Assist with a variety of skilled tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, farm and ranch work, and natural resource restoration.
Collaborate effectively with heavy equipment operators and other team members.
Operate a range of heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers (bobcats), backhoes, and truck-and-trailer combinations.
Perform additional duties as needed to support overall job responsibilities.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a valid Driver's license by date of hire required.
Benefits For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits
Supplemental Information An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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Overview We are looking for a Temporary Parks Worker to join our team! Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations. The Department of Natural Resources has 40+ benefited employees and 125+ seasonal and part time employees. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled and talented individual to join our team as a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker Fort Collins Area and Red Mountain Area full time availability. This is a temporary full-time position that may last up to 10 months. This position may work weekends and holidays. To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.
Responsibilities
Performing general upkeep and cleaning of campgrounds and park facilities.
Maintaining park landscapes, including mowing, watering, pruning, and controlling weeds.
Operating and maintaining light equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and hand tools used in park maintenance.
Assisting park visitors by providing information on recreational opportunities and explaining park regulations.
Completing additional duties as needed to support park operations and job responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
Experience working in ranching and agricultural settings.
Ability to safely operate electric and gas-powered tools.
Assist with a variety of skilled tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, farm and ranch work, and natural resource restoration.
Collaborate effectively with heavy equipment operators and other team members.
Operate a range of heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers (bobcats), backhoes, and truck-and-trailer combinations.
Perform additional duties as needed to support overall job responsibilities.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a valid Driver's license by date of hire required.
Benefits For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits
Supplemental Information An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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