Seas Space Maintenance Worker

SEASONAL OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE WORKER

HIRING RANGE: $17.50 PER HOUR

Working in our Open Space Program is really about the general maintenance and restoration of natural spaces along the Riverfront Trail, the Kindred Reserve, spaces in the Ridges, and other trails near the base of the Colorado National Monument. Work will be in trail maintenance and construction, revegetation projects, and invasive plant management.

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, andourcommitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Any role you select to be a part of in our system, you will be exposed to everything our parks department offers and the services we provide to our community.

• Maintain and restore natural spaces along the Riverfront Trail, the Kindred Reserve, spaces in the Ridges, and other trails near the base of the Colorado National Monument.
• Work on trail maintenance and construction, revegetation projects, and invasive plant management.
• Operation of mowers, string trimmers, gators, and tool cat with various implements
• Mixing, handling, and application of pesticide and herbicide chemical products.
• Maintaining organized and detailed records.
• Assistance with the greater needs of Parks and Recreation, as needed.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

• Must be 18+ years or older.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
• Abilityto maintain a great work ethic while working outside allday.
• Ambition and a desire tolearn.
• Passion for outdoor recreation.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Proclivityfor processes and procedures.
• Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train
• Valid driver'slicense.
• Mustbe able to work early mornings.
• Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education—to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyon lands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrallylocatedbetween Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiingand snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest.

Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the Citylimits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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