Seasonal Groundskeeper (Evenings and Weekends)

Seasonal Groundskeeper
Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.16 - $18.46 Hourly
Full Salary Range: $15.16- $21.75 Hourly
Natural Areas & Trails (NAT) division, within the City's Culture, Parks and Recreation Department manages over 2,000 acres of natural areas and the city's 40-mile trail system including eleven miles of the regional Poudre River Trail. This growing program is seeking a passionate, creative, and motivated applicant to join the team as a Seasonal Groundskeeper, 6-month term, to strive toward NAT's vision of a community connected to nature.
This position will act under the supervision of the NAT field staff and performs natural resource management and maintenance operations to restore and maintain the ecological health of the City's natural areas. The position also supports the implementation of plans relating to all aspects of effective resource management and enhancement of Natural Area properties.
The successful applicant will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and training required for this position.
At least 1 year of experience in grounds maintenance or similar field requirements.
Experience with planting, pruning and forestry-related or horticultural maintenance.
Operate basic equipment such as hand power tools, shop equipment, etc.
Skills and ability to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways, including trucks with trailers and utility vehicles.
Experience working alone and under supervision
Effectively and safely operate ATV, UTV, mowers, buffalo trailer blowers and other equipment in natural areas and within trail corridors.
Miscellaneous tasks including raking or blowing debris, pulling weeds in landscape beds and mulched trail heads.
Vegetation management of non-turf, off-trail landscapes in natural areas and along trails including mowing, string trimming, and other mechanical vegetation management tools for native and nonnative/noxious species.
Empties trash daily throughout assigned facilities, including restrooms, port-a-lets, and shelters.
Ability and willingness to assist users with questions about facilities operations, hours, and general regulations.
Maintains and utilizes City-provided PPE when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting.
Monday-Friday.
Scheduling may include some early-mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Exposure to hazards including vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife and off-leash dogs.
Exposure to trash, dog feces, living and deceased wildlife and stagnant water.
Proximity to transient individuals and camps which may pose biohazard risks.
Limited access to on-grid power, drinking water, restroom, cell reception, and lunches and breaks may be out in the field away from facilities.
Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs.
Travel

~ Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

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