Downtown Parks Utility Worker II – Denver Parks and Recreation
Full Time
Denver, CO
Posted
Job description
About Our Job
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking two Parks Utility Worker II’s to support the Downtown District Park Operations. These are full-time, benefitted opportunities that will perform a wide variety of general park maintenance duties, and will also perform lead work over less experienced workers. These individuals will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally from unique experiences such as special projects, volunteer project coordination, small to large public event coordination, and maintaining pristine complexes and high visibility parks. The typical work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., but the schedule may vary based on need. To see a map of the parks within this district, please
click here.
DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:
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Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
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Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
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Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
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Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization
Job duties and responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Work outdoors in parks using and maintaining various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner and demonstrating proper use as needed
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Support park operations special projects or events, such as small to large, permitted parks events or other special events, renovation projects, volunteer coordination, etc.
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Perform landscape maintenance duties such as:
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Turf maintenance (e.g., laying sod, fertilizing, mowing, edging, raking)
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Irrigation (minor maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and use of central control systems)
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Ornamental/garden maintenance (planting, weeding, minor pruning)
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Perform infrastructure maintenance and repair such as fencing, asphalt, concrete, trails work, grade work/erosion control
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Exercise leadership skills over less experienced parks workers and serve as an example of proper work skills including training and supporting the development and orientation of workers
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Work collaboratively and build strong working relationships with park maintenance generalists and/or specialists such as Irrigation Technicians, Park Horticulturists, and other experts in unique green industry fields and skilled trades work
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Perform snow removal operations such as plowing, shoveling, de-icing
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Perform various related duties as needed such as trash collection, bathroom maintenance and cleaning, vandalism repair/graffiti removal
About You
We are looking for knowledgeable and experienced parks professionals who are looking for a leadership opportunity to grow and develop in their career. Our ideal candidates will be adept with safety considerations and skilled in both building strong working relationships and capitalizing on their leadership skills. Additionally, our ideal candidates will have:
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Well-rounded variety of parks maintenance experience
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The ability to obtain proficiency in, demonstrate, and train others on best practices with various parks maintenance skills
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The ability and willingness to work a flexible, changing schedule
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
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Experience: One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work
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Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
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Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ2041 Utility Worker II
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$18.61 - $27.92
Starting Pay
$18.61 - $23.26/hour based on experience and education
Agency
Parks and Recreation
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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