Parks Downtown Maintenance Worker - Req8121 - #256844

POSITION TITLE: Parks Downtown Maintenance Worker (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8121

DEPARTMENT: Parks

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN PARK SHOP

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE: $17.00 - 19.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are

accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for

employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have

successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be

forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for

further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information

up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant

profile. Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for

jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are

most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that

candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider

an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and

experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in

applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill

set for the role.

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Summary

Do you enjoy the atmosphere in downtown Fort Collins? Do you appreciate how

clean and tidy it always looks and delight in the floral displays? Are you

looking for practical, real-world skills that are in high demand? Then

you're the perfect applicant for the Parks Downtown Maintenance Worker

position

The Parks Downtown Maintenance Worker is a job where you'll be working

outdoors in the downtown urban corridor helping to maintain cleanliness,

interacting with the public, and learning horticultural as well as green

industry standards, landscaping techniques and irrigation practices.

You'll perform a variety of duties including simple

mechanical/construction work, pruning, mulching, weeding, and

planting, which are practical and in demand career skills.

Incentives

Hourly employees are highly valued team members that the Parks Department and

the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following perks:

• Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
• Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career
  
  

mobility.

• Collaborative work environment.
• Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
• Discounted Golf Green Fees.
• Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities (including initial 5 free
  
  

visits).

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard
  
  

hats, safety glasses, ear protection, boots etc.

• Safety boots and Parks Division logo work attire provided.
• Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Park professionals.
• Training opportunities to expand educational background.
• $100.00 gift card for referring a newly hired employee through the Employee
  
  

Referral program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with infrastructure and grounds maintenance of City parks and downtown
  
  

public spaces.

• Operate (after provided training) a variety of equipment including
  
  

utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.

• Clean and remove waste from all areas of the downtown corridor.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers, ash trays and cigarette
  
  

urns.

• Collect recycling materials.
• Clean and pressure wash owntown sidewalks and public spaces.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Assist with maintenance of downtown water features.
• Perform event prep and clean-up.
• Perform simple tasks related to carpentry, painting, electrical,
  
  

plumbing, mechanical and construction work, often under the supervision of

a skilled technician.

• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work successfully in a team environment, as well as autonomously, in all
  
  

weather conditions.

• Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a
  
  

positive attitude in the workplace.

• Report to work on time as scheduled.
• Assist with other park, cemetery, forestry, horticulture, and golf
  
  

maintenance tasks when requested.

• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and

develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities,

perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.

Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways

of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.

A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external