City of Aurora
JOB LOCATION1690 S Old Tom Morris Rd Aurora, Colorado 80018-6035City of Aurora, ColoradoIt is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora?Make a difference in the lives of real people every dayDiverse communityCompetitive total compensation packageWell-Funded General Employees Retirement PlanLight rail station minutes awayOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancementAccess to innovation workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**This job announcement is to collect candidate applications for current and future Golf Maintenance Associate positions. ** Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs. **Hiring Salary is $16.00/hour.This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Daily tasks aimed at prepping the course for play and maintaining high level playing conditions may include: Mowing, string trimming, bunker raking, greens rolling, trash removal, hose watering, restroom cleaning and other small/medium equipment operationAssist with various small construction, maintenance and/or irrigation projectsPerforms other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be consideredEducation: No minimum requirementExperience: No minimum requirementPreferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a golf maintenance position or operating small power equipment and riding mowersKnowledge:Awareness that the customer experience must be the priority if we are to be successfulUnderstanding that as a government employee, it is our job to serve the publicAwareness of the importance of treating everyone with equal respect and kindnessKnowledge of basic manual work skills and associated best safety practicesKnowledge about the game of golf for safety reasons and customer serviceSkills: Team oriented attitude willing to help and take direction in an effort to accomplish team objectivesSkill in operating small power equipment and riding mowersAbilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organizationBe professional when interacting with fellow-employees and the publicAbility to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environmentCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing Creatively solve problems and help resolve stressful situations in a positive mannerAbility to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidaysLicenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Driver's License (at the discretion of the Supervisor)- within three months of being hiredWORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnelPhysical Demands:Medium - work that involves lifting/carrying no more than 50 pounds with or without assistanceFrequent walking, standing, lifting/carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, crouching and kneelingSpeech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizensHand/foot/eye coordination for operating equipment and performing other dutiesWork Environment:Works primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water, sun, blowing sand and other conditions found in an outdoor environment.Equipment Used:Will operate riding mowers, power tools, misc. equipment and city vehicles related to maintenance operationsThis position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.