OverviewThis posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled. We are looking for a Temporary Parks Worker Temp 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 Department of Natural Resources has 40+ benefited employees and 125+ seasonal and part time employees. 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. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled and talented individual to join our team as a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker Fort Collins Area and Red Mountain Area full time availability. We are looking for a knowledgeable and friendly person to assist with our mission.
This is a temporary full-time position that may last up to 10 months. This position may work weekends and holidays.
To learn more about what we do, visit
www.larimer.org/naturalresources.
Responsibilities What you'll be doing:
- Operate electrical and gas powered tools
- Assist in performing plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and masonry.
- Work with heavy equipment operators
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, bobcats, and backhoes, skid-steer, and truck & trailer
- Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job
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:
- Experience working in ranching and agricultural settings.
- Ability to safely operate electric and gas-powered tools.
- Assist with a variety of skilled tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, farm and ranch work, and natural resource restoration.
- Collaborate effectively with heavy equipment operators and other team members.
- Operate a range of heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers (bobcats), backhoes, and truck-and-trailer combinations.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support overall job responsibilities.
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 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
https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefitsSupplemental 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.
