TEMPORARY Seasonal - State Forest State Park

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00-$20.00 PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON POSITION. EMPLOYMENT VARIES, TYPICALLY START 05/2026 THROUGH 08/2026.

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

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.

COLORADO 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.

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

• PROPERTY RESOURCE TECHNICIAN: $17.00/HOUR Responsible for all general park maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep.
  • Cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, cabins, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on State owned vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
  • Assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
  • Provide quality customer service information and assistance to visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned
• NOTE:
  
  School schedules may be accommodated.
• Employee On-Site Housing available at no cost.
• Some uniform items will be provided. Employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense
• TRAIL CREW MEMBER: $18.00/HOUR This position is designed to maintain and improve existing trail systems on the State Forest State Park.
• • Crew members may work alone, but will often work in a group with other trail crew members and will be provided assistance with duties, if necessary. This position works in the backcountry on the park’s OHV trail systems.
  • Crew members will help trail crew supervisor with coordinating, planning, and completing trail work throughout the season on the State Forest State Park.
  • CPW is a customer service based agency so this position will work with park visitors, and work on trails that are actively being used by the public.
  • This position may be called on to assist other positions such as maintenance, rangers or visitor services at times.
  • Hand tools, chain saws, Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV’s), tracked skid steer/tractor, etc. will be used to complete tasks.
  • This is a manual labor position that requires Trail Crew Members to be able to lift at least 40 lbs., work outdoors and exposed to the elements on a daily basis. Trails range in elevation from 8,500 feet to 13,000 feet above sea level.
  • The park will provide some uniform items, but employees will be required to purchase other items at their own expense.
• TRAIL CREW - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: $20.00/HOUR This position will assist the park trail crew with heavy equipment operation on the park's OHV trail systems.
• • This position is tasked with motorized trail as well as non-motorized trail maintenance. There are many miles of heavily used trails throughout this property. The Heavy Equipment Operator may work alone, but will mostly work in a group with the trail crew and will be provided assistance in duties if necessary.
  • This position often works in the backcountry on the park's trail systems
  • CPW is a customer service based agency so this position will work with park visitors, and work on trails that are actively being used by the public.
  • This position may be called on to assist other positions such as maintenance, rangers or visitor services at times.
  • Heavy equipment such as excavator, skid steer, backhoe, tractor,…