Seasonal Specialist - Parks

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Seasonal Specialist positions are responsible for a variety of maintenance work including mowing, edging, planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and light construction. These positions work in a variety of areas including Athletic Fields, Parks, Mechanics, Standley Lake, and the Promenade. These positions are physically demanding in nature with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Most positions work four 10-hour days during the week (Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday) or at Standley Lake (Friday through Monday), however hours may vary with possible weekend, holiday, and special events.

Most positions will begin after April 14th and last through October 10th.

Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:

• Learn new skills in the Parks and Facility grounds Maintenance industry.
• Learn how to operate a variety of machines used in parks maintenance including a variety of hand tools and light equipment.
• Enhance the customer service of patrons by providing excellent park and facility grounds conditions.
• Work outside with extraordinary Colorado views.

• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices used in park maintenance, lake maintenance, construction and repair
• May operate equipment such as mowers, weeders, backpack blowers, hand tools and pick-up trucks
• Demonstrate understanding and importance of safety rules and procedures
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to take care of equipment
• Work independently and in a team environment and show initiative to complete tasks
• Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner establishing effective working relationships
• Work in a high-use public facility environment

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Assist with grounds maintenance which may include the following:

• Mowing, edging, and weeding of parks, trails, lake, and right-of-ways
• Planting and maintaining of trees, flowers and shrubs at parks
• Removal of trash, cleaning of shelters, restrooms, and picnic shelters

2. Assists in applying granular and liquid fertilization applications
3. Operates light and heavy equipment including chippers, chainsaws, landscape construction equipment, skid-steers, industrial mowers, pick-up trucks (as approved by supervisor), mowers, backpack blowers, small dump trucks (as approved by supervisor), or similar equipment
4. Performs general custodial work at public facilities and open space areas including removing trash and cleaning of shelters and restrooms
5. Painting designated facilities and structures
6. Assists with a variety of construction-related projects and playground maintenance
7. Assists an Irrigator while making repairs
8. Performs irrigation system checks to ensure the system is operating efficiently
9. Possesses a valid driver’s license and maintains a safe driving record (for those approved to drive)
10. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Athletic Field Job Specific Functions:
1. Assists with:

• Dragging and lining fields, and packing home plate areas and pitching mounds
• Reading and following athletic event schedules, attending athletic events, and other related meetings
• Performing tractor work, fence repair, and irrigation

Parks Job Specific Functions:
1. Assists with:

• Planting and maintaining of trees and shrubs at parks, City facilities, and right-of-ways
• Performing tractor work, fence repair, and irrigation

Mechanics Helper
1. Assists mechanics in repairs of small and large equipment, tire repair, oil changes and related mechanical work
2. Retrieves and delivers parts
Promenade Job Specific Functions:
1. Assists in the maintenance of the Promenade Facility, including repairing and maintaining permanent structures in the Promenade
2. Performs general custodial work and day porter service at public facilities, including removing trash
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs general routine maintenance as needed
2. Follows safety procedures and uses personal protection equipment such as goggles and ear protection
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply, must be 18 for most positions; limited positions are available for applicants ages 16 and 17
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred :

• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of a safe driving record
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Daily maintenance of parks, open space and/or athletic fields
• Operating light equipment and tools such as pick-up trucks, mowers, chippers, skid-steers
• Planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing and maintaining flower gardens
• Light maintenance and repair of fences or structures, custodial work

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Occasionally step up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Occasionally step up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position is responsible for the maintenance of all City parks, forestry, open space, and athletic fields throughout the year. Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is done when needed.

Required Materials and Equipment
Operates light equipment such as pick-up trucks, small dump trucks, tractors, horticultural hand tools, rototillers, water equipment, trenchers, sod-cutters, pruners, and other equipment as necessary. Depending on the project, may also utilize small tools such as hammers, shovels, saws, measuring tape, levels, drills, and power tools to complete assigned responsibilities

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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