Parks Equipment Operator - Facilities na City of Grand Junction

Parks Equipment Operator - Facilities

HIRING RANGE: $22.16 - $24.94 Hourly

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Parks Equipment Operator to perform a variety of duties in the maintenance of City grounds, parks, cemeteries, and golf courses; perform groundskeeping activities such as mowing, planting of trees and flowerbeds; install and repair irrigation systems; inspect and maintain trees and shrubs; groom and set up sports fields; maintain golf course greens; operate light maintenance equipment and trucks.

About Grand Junction Parks Operations:
The City of Grand Junction's Park Operations Division includes Cemeteries, Forestry, Horticulture, Open Space, Plant Health, River District, Sports Facilities, and Turf & Irrigation. We are responsible for the maintenance of 35 developed parks within the City. In addition to these developed parks, the Division also maintains the miles of trails, Las Colonias Amphitheater, Canyon View Regional Park, Lincoln Park Sports Complex, and open space natural areas across the City.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Operate a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, groundskeeping equipment, snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and
  maintenance and construction equipment.
• Inspect the condition of assigned systems, grounds, equipment, and facilities; perform installations, repairs, and replacements as necessary.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including grounds, cemeteries, athletic fields, play areas, golf courses, courts, swimming pools and stadium areas; pick up debris
• Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas consisting of turf, bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; design, pre-order, and maintain pots, barrels, and other containers
• Clean and maintain restrooms and locker rooms; stock paper supplies, clean toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
• Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring in assigned facilities.
• Operate and maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems, including pump stations, underground piping, valves, wiring, sprinklers, and controllers.

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What We're Looking For:

• One year (1) of general labor experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Some assignments in this classification may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial driver’s license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.  

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