Seasonal Maintenance Worker id-8326

  • Performs general grounds keeping and landscape maintenance such as mowing,

fertilizing, irrigating, raking, weeding, trimming trees and shrubs,

planting and transplanting flowers, and clearing brush.

  • Performs minor facility maintenance including painting, plumbing,

carpentry, and fence repair.

performs litter patrol.

  • Maintains and repairs park amenities including play areas, picnic

tables, benches, grills, and fountains.

  • Operates and maintains various equipment and vehicles used for the

maintenance and repair of parks, green ways and recreational facilities

including dump truck, flatbed, pickups, tractor, loader, power and

riding mowers, edger, trimmer, chainsaw, blower, brush saw, and hand tools.

  • Responds to questions from visitors and provides general assistance as

needed.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

  • General safety practices and procedures.
  • Motor vehicle and traffic laws.
  • Equipment and materials utilized to maintain parks and related facilities.

Ability To

  • Interact effectively with the public and employees.
  • Ability to report to work regularly and on time. Work a flexible schedule,

depending on program needs, including working evenings and weekends and

shifting assignments as program needs change.

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate outdoor power equipment and/or small tractors
  • Ability to recognize safety hazards and apply proper safety precautions.
  • Have or be able to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license, if assigned

to drive a city vehicle.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance and building trade skills

preferred.

Other Requirements

  • Walk, stand, kneel, climb, stoop, crouch, push/pull, and reach for extended

periods.

  • Normal range of vision and hearing for ensuring the safety of the

employee, co- workers, and general public.

WAGE: $18.59, six month assignment

JOB SITE: Alamosa, Colorado

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this

position, please click on How to Apply to view application

information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the

application information (registration is available at no cost).

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