Plant Health Care Worker (Seasonal)

About the Position:

Working in our Plant Health Care program will allow you an opportunity to work across the Park Operations Division helping to complete Plant Health Care needs within Forestry, Open Space, Horticulture, and Turf Grass. This program plays a key role in completing trunk injections of public ash trees, pre-emergent applications, Japanese beetle control treatments, weed management, and provides a unique experience in learning more about managing the health of plants in our city landscapes. This is a very fast-paced position within our department providing a critical service to protecting and enhancing our valuable natural resources and public parks.

About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department:
We manage 36 developed parks, 900+ acres of open space, 21 miles of trails, hundreds of acres of landscape beds, and we are growing! Many of our developed parks offer year-round access to restrooms and shelters to park patrons. Join a dynamic team who helps create the experiences for the visitors of our parks system.
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 our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Any role you select to be a part of in our system, you will be exposed to everything our parks department offers and the services we provide to our community. What You'll Do:

• Manage the health of public trees and controlling landscape area vegetation within Grand Junction public spaces.
• Restore natural spaces along the Riverfront Trail, the Kindred Reserve, spaces in the Ridges, and other trails near the base of the Colorado National Monument.
• Mixing, handling, and application of products.
• Maintaining organized and detailed records.
• Assistance with the greater needs of Parks and Recreation, as needed.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:

• Must be 18 years or older.

  Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day.
• Ambition and a desire to learn.
• Passion for outdoor recreation.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Proclivity for processes and procedures.
• Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

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 questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512 Employment Type: Seasonal