City of Aurora
Parks Steward (Variable Hour Benefits Eligible)
City of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80010
Job Opportunity at the City of Aurora
It 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 day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-funded general employees retirement plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces Primary Duties & Responsibilities Hiring salary: $18.00/hour. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays. Uniforms provided Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking motivated, positive people with a passion to learn, excel, give back and make a difference in the community. The position of Parks Steward supports the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space's vision of connecting with the community and being acknowledged as an essential service defining the quality of life in Aurora. When you join our team, you will be able to employ your unique skills and passion to undertake important and meaningful work within the urban park's environment that is critical to the success of our department and to the City of Aurora as a whole. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future VHBE Parks Stewards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Perform unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance and/or operational activities in building, streets, parks, or in assigned area of responsibility Maintaining grounds and facilities Performing routine custodial maintenance Operation and minor repair of equipment infrastructure, tools, and/or related items Operating motorized vehicles and equipment Entering data; preparing logs and records Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies Learns from and assists skilled workers in performing required activities Assists work crews in the installation, repair, and maintenance of parks, irrigation lines, parks facilities, and other City facilities and structures Clears limbs and branches Loads and unloads tools Maintains turf Plants flowers, trees, and shrubs Apply Mulch to shrub beds Apply top dressing to turf Fertilizes and aerates turf Operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance repairs on hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment used for this function Assists with snow removal activities Coordinates and monitors assigned temporary employees Perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 6 months of manual labor experience (12 months preferred) Preferred Qualification: Experience in landscape maintenance Licenses and Certifications: Driver's License and good driving history Physical Demands: Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds Considerable walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing Regular pushing, pulling, and bending Hand/eye and foot/eye coordination to operate mowing and other motorized equipment Hearing and listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals Vision to read operating manuals and instructions Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions; regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals Able to work in confined space Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal 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 personnel Equipment Used: Hand and power tools Mowers and tractors common to parks maintenance Operates hand tools and equipment common to custodial work 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 and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
It 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 day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-funded general employees retirement plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces Primary Duties & Responsibilities Hiring salary: $18.00/hour. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays. Uniforms provided Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking motivated, positive people with a passion to learn, excel, give back and make a difference in the community. The position of Parks Steward supports the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space's vision of connecting with the community and being acknowledged as an essential service defining the quality of life in Aurora. When you join our team, you will be able to employ your unique skills and passion to undertake important and meaningful work within the urban park's environment that is critical to the success of our department and to the City of Aurora as a whole. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future VHBE Parks Stewards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Perform unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance and/or operational activities in building, streets, parks, or in assigned area of responsibility Maintaining grounds and facilities Performing routine custodial maintenance Operation and minor repair of equipment infrastructure, tools, and/or related items Operating motorized vehicles and equipment Entering data; preparing logs and records Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies Learns from and assists skilled workers in performing required activities Assists work crews in the installation, repair, and maintenance of parks, irrigation lines, parks facilities, and other City facilities and structures Clears limbs and branches Loads and unloads tools Maintains turf Plants flowers, trees, and shrubs Apply Mulch to shrub beds Apply top dressing to turf Fertilizes and aerates turf Operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance repairs on hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment used for this function Assists with snow removal activities Coordinates and monitors assigned temporary employees Perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 6 months of manual labor experience (12 months preferred) Preferred Qualification: Experience in landscape maintenance Licenses and Certifications: Driver's License and good driving history Physical Demands: Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds Considerable walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing Regular pushing, pulling, and bending Hand/eye and foot/eye coordination to operate mowing and other motorized equipment Hearing and listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals Vision to read operating manuals and instructions Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions; regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals Able to work in confined space Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal 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 personnel Equipment Used: Hand and power tools Mowers and tractors common to parks maintenance Operates hand tools and equipment common to custodial work 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 and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.