Parks Maintenance Worker - Carter Lake District
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Loveland
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Overview We are looking for a Temporary Parks Worker to join our
team!Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor
places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based
recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through
weed management and healthy forest practices.Our mission is to
establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open
lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and
stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to
fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and
agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future
generations.This is a temporary position that may last up to 10
months . This position may work weekends. To learn more about what
we do, visit . Responsibilities Specifically, this position:
- Operates electrical and gas-powered tools.
- Assists in performing plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and
masonry.
- Works with heavy equipment operators.
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including tractors,
bobcats, and backhoes, skid-steer, and truck & trailer.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for the
performance of the job.To view the full job description, visit .We
are looking for a candidate that will:
- Stand and walk for long periods of time and walk long distances
over rough terrain.
- Push, pull, and lift heavy objects.
- Operate mowers and string trimmers.
- Use and maintain groundskeeping equipment, mowers, and string
trimmers.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in
writing.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Greet a very wide variety of park visitors in a friendly,
welcoming, and helpful manner, and communicate effectively with a
wide diversity of individuals and groups.
- Use and maintain groundskeeping equipment, mowers, and string
trimmers.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other county employees, representatives of other agencies and
organizations, and members of the community. Qualifications All
candidates will be screened for the following required minimum
qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the
qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the
process.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possession of a valid Driver's license by date of hire
required.BenefitsFor all temporary positions, sick leave and our
Employee Assistance Program are available, and other benefits may
be available.To view information on Larimer County's Benefits,
visit . Supplemental Information An offer of employment is
contingent upon the successful completion of required
pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may
include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle
reports, employment verification, education verification,
fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug
screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law,
testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other
substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent
offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the
drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.All
application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the
closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all
employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual
orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, military status, or any other characteristic
protected by law or regulation.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Loveland , Parks Maintenance Worker - Carter Lake District, Professions , Loveland, Colorado
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