TEMPORARY Seasonal - Mueller State Park

TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Mueller State Park

Apply to join the Colorado Department of Natural Resources as a temporary seasonal employee at Mueller State Park. This is a temporary position (6-9 months or less) paying $16.55 per hour, with employment starting in 2026 (date variable). The announcement will remain open until the position is filled.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Our mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to offer enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

• Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.
• Maintain and clean cabins.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Assure quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds during the course of a workday.
• Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors.
• Operate a cash register.
• Handle telephone calls and messages.
• Photo‑copy and file documents.
• Collect revenue and complete shift reports.
• Prepare campground reservation forms and documents.
• Document and report visitor complaints.
• Perform light maintenance duties of gates, visitor center, and offices.
• Assist with special events or programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Require a valid driver’s license.
• Work in the backcountry on motorized and non‑motorized trail maintenance.
• Use hand tools, chainsaws, off‑highway vehicles, skid steer/tractor, etc.
• Assist other positions such as maintenance, rangers or visitor services when needed.
• Perform manual labor; outdoor exposure in varying weather.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Perform physical work in adverse conditions.
• Work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Previous trail supervision experience preferred.

• Age 21 or older; valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background check.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather.
• Work with limited supervision and team oriented.
• Willing to work outside in inclement weather.
• Lift 50‑100 pounds repeatedly during a workday.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preference for applicants pursuing a natural resources degree or similar education.

• Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs, school and group programs, campfire programs and guided hikes.
• Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas.
• Work with volunteers and naturalists.
• May train volunteer naturalists.
• Market and promote attendance at programs.
• Assist the visitor center front desk.
• Work the visitor center front desk.
• Assist with special events or programs.
• Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections.
• Attend assigned training sessions.
• At least 21 years of age.
• One year experience in interpretive and environmental education programming.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Self‑motivated public speaker with good writing skills.
• Lift up to 50 pounds during a workday.

• Age: at least 16 years (21 for select positions).
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• May need to undergo criminal…