TEMPORARY Seasonal - Mueller State Park

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6-9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $16.55 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 2026. Date variable. To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

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. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) — Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Mueller State Park has over 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridges and massive rocks of Pikes Peak Granite with several ponds that dot the landscape.

This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.

Responsibilities include general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. Maintains and cleans cabins. Operates and performs routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles and equipment. Ensures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness. Provides information and assistance to visitors. May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.

• Operates and performs routine maintenance on state owned vehicles and equipment
• Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness
• Provides information and assistance to visitors
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies
• Performs 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

A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties as some parks. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.)
• Provide information to the boating and non-boating public
• Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses
• Operate a cash register
• Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages
• Photocopying and filing
• Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift
• May prepare campground reservations forms and documents
• May document and report visitor complaints
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up
• May assist with special events or programs within the park
• Other duties as assigned

This position maintains and improves existing trail systems on the State Park, including motorized and non-motorized trails. Crew members may work alone or in a group and will be provided assistance with duties, if necessary.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• This position often works in the backcountry
• Hand tools, chain saws, OHVs, skid steer/tractor, etc. may be used
• May assist other positions such as maintenance, rangers or visitor services
• Outdoor manual labor daily; exposed to the elements
• Must have or be able to…