Field Worker - Space

Field Worker

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.

The Field Worker is a part-time, hourly position that works in the Parks, Golf and Open Space Division. This position performs a variety of maintenance duties for the City of Westminster parks and open space, and will include general maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and light construction. Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will:

• Gain knowledge, skills and experience in heavy equipment and hand tool operation including skid steers, tractors, rollers, trucks, trailers, weed whackers, mowers, blowers and hedge trimmers
• Gain knowledge and experience in construction; including dirt work, trail building and maintenance, grading, carpentry, fencing and welding
• Learn problem-solving and repair skills
• Work to maintain and restore native areas within our city for citizens to enjoy
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities

This position will remain open until filled. The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by one or all of the following factors: program length, weather, and budget. 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.

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:

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices used in parks, open space, urban forestry, construction and repair
• Perform grounds maintenance on open space
• Operate a variety of hand tools, light equipment, and heavy equipment
• Remove snow at public facilities when necessary
• 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 and establish effective working relationships

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,…