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City of Grand JunctionSee more

addressAddressGrand Junction, CO
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Parks Equipment Operator - Turf Technician
Hiring Range: $21.35 - $24.03 Hourly


New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!


About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction Parks Department is accepting applications for full time operator on our Turf Maintenance Crew. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing parks maintenance team. Under the guidance of a lead worker, this full-time grounds person will assist in keeping a maintenance schedule; train seasonal staff in mowing, edging, string trimming, and other tasks associated with lawn and parks maintenance and make recommendations in keeping a schedule and equipment needs. Responsibility is to the entire parks system, with specialization and training turf management. The position on our Turf Crew is unique and offers opportunities not duplicated elsewhere in our organizational structure. Off-season, our non-growing season, this position assists with landscape renovations and supporting across our system. If you are passionate about turf maintenance, team-work, and serving our community, we encourage you to apply.

About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department:
The City of Grand Junction's Park Operations Division includes Cemeteries, Forestry, Horticulture, Open Space, Plant Health, River District, Sports Facilities, Turf, and 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. This Division operates and maintains over 350 acres of developed parks, 285 acres of undeveloped parks, 55 acres of school properties, 37,000 public trees, 600 acres of open space, and 21 miles of riverfront and urban trails with 45 full-time positions and over 60 seasonal staff members.

What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

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, our ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead a team of seasonal staff members to maintain the park's turf, during the growing season.
  • Mow, weed, renovate, and aerate turf, edge, and trim around fence lines and other features.
  • Make watering and maintenance recommendations.
  • Perform safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicles or equipment.
  • Clean and maintain assigned areas including grounds, cemeteries, athletic fields, play areas, courts, swimming pools, and pick up debris and litter.
  • Implement a maintenance schedule that is consistent and predictable to user groups, the public, and operations staff.
  • Coordinate with Park operations staff to ensure equipment and schedules fit the needs of the organization.
  • Report to the Parks Supervisor for routine updates and appropriate resource allocation, Including mowers, staff, and other equipment.
  • Coordinate equipment service with the Parks equipment staff and the City's fleet department.
  • Support Parks staff as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
For a full job description, click here.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.
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 License.
  • Must earn Turf Management Certifications in the first year of employment
  • Some assignments in this classification may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial driver's license within 6 months of hire as required in the assigned area of responsibility.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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. Employment Type: Full Time
Refer code: 7812602. City of Grand Junction - The previous day - 2024-01-15 19:52

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