Turf Maintenance Worker

Overview

SEASONAL TURF MAINTENANCE WORKER
HIRE RANGE: $17.50 PER HOUR

We offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, the opportunity to earn paid vacation time and overtime in the first few months of employment, and we accommodate school schedules. Most opportunities provide for a six-month season, and, in some instances, up to 9 months.

• Participate in the maintenance of parks, including mowing, string trimming, edging, and chemical control of turf areas.
• Assist in topdressing of turf, aeration, reseeding, complete turf renovations, and new construction.
• Learn about weed identification, turfgrass maintenance practices, and construction techniques.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. You will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

• Must be 18+ years or older.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
• Ability to maintain a strong 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 beneficial, but we will provide training.
• Valid driver s license.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyon lands 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 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.

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