Forestry & Open Space Maintenance Assistant - Part-Time Medical Benefits Eligible

- Job Tracking ID: 513080-815204
- Job Location: Centennial, CO
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Date Updated: April 12, 2022

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Forestry & Open Space Maintenance Assistant - Part-Time Medical Benefits Eligible

$16.50 - $17.55 per hour

Working outdoors gives people a chance to appreciate, promote, and protect nature. Do you enjoy being in the open air, enjoying nature, and making a positive impact in your community? If you answered YES, look no further, this is the job for you! The Forestry & Open Space Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing general maintenance duties at assigned District parks, trails, open space, and urban forestry. May occasionally be responsible for leading part-time/seasonal crew activities. This job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours, weekends and holidays. This position qualifies for medical benefits.

Our Ideal Candidate

Has knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in landscape maintenance and/or forestry or arboriculture is preferred.
Understands watering requirements for lawns, trees, plants and various types of soil preferred.
Has knowledge in the field of irrigation, installation, maintenance and repairs preferred.
Exhibits the use and maintenance of chemical spraying equipment preferred.
Displays operation of a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, repair and construction in a safe and effective manner.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally; establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.
Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Has the ability to work productively without supervision within established policies and procedures.
Has the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
One (1) year as a crew leader preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year skilled labor experience with park, horticulture, landscape, forestry including operating commercial landscape equipment required.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

Comprehensive Medical Package
Paid sick leave
FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
Opportunities for training and promotion from within
Flexible schedules
To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, and a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.