Adams County Government

Brighton, Colorado, United States

Seasonal Parks Worker I - Trails

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

What Success Looks Like In This Job

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We are seeking a seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of parks, trails, and related facilities.

Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position.

Adams County is committed to the health and safety of its employees and citizens. As such, we are strongly encouraging all candidates considering Adams County as a potential employer to obtain their COVID vaccination prior to your start date. If a candidate chooses not to get the COVID vaccine, Adams County will require all unvaccinated new employees to be tested for COVID frequently to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all.

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. If candidates believe they need an accommodation, based on a sincerely held religious belief or a disability, in order to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, they should contact Cindy Bero (cbero@adcogov.org) for more information regarding the interactive process.

Examples of Duties for Success

  • Perform a full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate, and fertilize turf.
  • Perform a full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; control weeds.
  • Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
  • Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers; assist in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
  • Operate a full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edges, blowers, forklift, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables, and related items.
  • Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; set and monitor rodent traps.
  • Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
  • Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
  • Remove graffiti along trails, in parks, and in other areas.
  • Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
  • Clean and maintain restrooms; stock restrooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals, and faucets.
  • Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
  • Perform winterizing maintenance in parks, gardens, and County owned facilities; remove snow.
  • Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables and related items.
  • Determine appropriate methods, sequences, and layout of work detail.
  • Assist in the construction of various projects; assist in the maintenance of roads and parking lots.
  • Assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events.
  • Deal courteously and tactfully with the public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks, trails, and other facilities.
  • Supervise seasonal and volunteer staff.
  • Assist in the setup and operations of the Adams County Fair; prepare signs.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications for Success

  • Basic methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of trails, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
  • Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of basic parks maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
  • Preventive maintenance requirements.
  • Safe work practices.
  • Learn to use, operate, and maintain chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties..
  • Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Learn to use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
  • Learn County policies, procedures, and codes related to grounds maintenance.
  • Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Identify plant and animal pests that are harmful to plants.
  • Learn chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
  • Learn the operating characteristics of and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
  • Learn the watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants, and various types of soil.
  • Perform park maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work.
  • Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of recreation equipment, picnic tables, and pavilions.
  • Deal tactfully with the public.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
More Qualifications for Success

  • Experience: Some grounds maintenance or related experience.
  • Education and Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
  • License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
  • Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
  • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds;
  • Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and mechanical hazards.
  • Availability for on-call and stand-by call.
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