Parks Maintenance Worker - TEMP - Land Stewardship

Overview

Join Our Team as a Parks Maintenance Worker - TEMP - Land Stewardship!

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join Larimer County's Department of Natural Resources, where we care for stunning open spaces, water-based recreation areas, and ensure responsible land stewardship through weed management and forest health initiatives.

With over 40 dedicated benefited employees and a team of 125+ seasonal and part-time staff, we’re committed to creating an environment where every team member thrives. As part of our team, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience while contributing to the protection of Larimer County’s treasured natural resources.

Our mission is to protect and manage regional parks and open lands, offering exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities while preserving the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for generations to come. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a team that values collaboration and stewardship, this is the place for you.

Join us and see your hard work make a difference in the beauty and sustainability of Larimer County! To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Operating electrical and gas-powered tools to support various tasks.
• Assisting with plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, masonry, farm and ranch operations, natural resource restoration, and other skilled trades.
• Collaborating with heavy equipment operators to complete projects efficiently.
• Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, skid-steers, bobcats, backhoes, and trucks with trailers.
• Taking on additional duties as needed to ensure job performance and project success.

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

What we're looking for:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and long distances over rough terrain.
• Strength to push, pull, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment, including mowers and string trimmers.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• A friendly and welcoming demeanor to greet and assist a wide variety of park visitors, ensuring effective communication with diverse individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, agency representatives, and community members.
• Experience in ranch and agricultural operations is highly valued.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates need to 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. If you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position, we encourage you to apply.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's license by date of hire 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 www.larimer.org/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: 1/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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