Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker - Aquatics Specialist

Arvada CO

Description

SALARY: $13.00 - $18.00 Hourly OPENING DATE: 07/02/21 CLOSING DATE: 07/16/21 11:59 PM POSITION PURPOSE: Performs turf maintenance to parks, athletic fields, buildings, and facilities, including mowing, irrigation and fertilization. Responsible for regular maintenance on Ralston Central Park Splash pad. Days required will be Friday - Monday with varying hours between 8a - 4p. JOB FUNCTIONS / SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Duties include; changing water filters, regular flushing and cleaning of water irrigation to the splash pad and checking/maintaining water pH levels. Trims and fertilizes trees and shrubs; utilizes working tools and maintenance equipment, such as riding mowers, tractors, single-axle trucks, chippers, tree spades, chain saws, push mowers, and weed eaters; plants trees, shrubs, and flowers in outdoor locations; cleans up debris and trash from open space areas; manually waters flower beds, trees, and grassy areas; paints playground equipment, picnic tables, and pavilions; repairs playground apparatus; repairs and maintains irrigation equipment; cleans mechanical equipment; may use City vehicle to pick up parts and other required supplies. WORKING ENVIRONMENT / QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and standard practices of park maintenance; knowledge of mechanical operation of small tractors, mowers, and park-related vehicular equipment; knowledge of basic hand and power tools, including chippers, tree spades, chain saws, push mowers, and weed eaters; knowledge of safety rules, practices and procedures; ability to maintain and make minor repairs to irrigation system; ability to read and understand pesticide and fertilizer labels; ability to follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees, and general public. REQUIREMENTS: Eighteen years of age and valid driver's license. Aquatics/pool knowledge preferred. VISION MISSION VALUES: Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Position #2021-00137 Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker - Aquatics Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Are you at least 18 years of age or older? * 2. Do you have a valid Driver's License? * Required Question