Parks Worker Temp - Land Stewardship

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.

The typical schedule for this temporary position is Monday-Friday. Additionally, this position is expected to last 6 months.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Performing landscape maintenance including mowing, watering, pruning, and weed control on agricultural properties.
• Operating a variety of light equipment including mowers and chainsaws.
• Performing preventative maintenance of tools and equipment used in parks grounds maintenance including mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, etc.
• Advising park users of recreational opportunities and park regulations.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Parks_Worker_TEMP.

What we're looking for:

• Have experience in general landscaping and/or groundskeeping.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Be able to use of hand tools, power tools, and grounds keeping equipment.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required.

Benefits
For 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 https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

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.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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