Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location : Grand Junction, CO

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 202201173

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 05/05/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Sports Field/Grounds Crew Worker (Seasonal)Hiring Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
About the Position:

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

Sports Facilities for the City of Grand Junction focuses on the maintenance of the Lincoln Park Sports Complex, Canyon View regional sports park, Columbine and Kronkright fields. Our facilities play host to 4 valley high schools, Colorado Mesa University, the National Junior College World Series, and the Grand Junction Jackelopes. Learn how to maintain sports fields to one of the highest standards in the State, work in first class facilities, and be a part of the Western Slope's largest sporting events.

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.
Duties
What You'll Do:

Maintain the Lincoln Park Sports Complex, Canyon View regional sports park, Columbine and Kronkright fields.
Learn how to maintain sports fields to one of the highest standards in the State, work in first class facilities, and be a part of the Western Slope's largest sporting events.

Qualifications
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.

Supplemental Information
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 race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.

If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512

Employees of the City of Grand Junction receive compensation in a number of ways for the work they do. In addition to their paychecks, these benefit programs represent a significant contribution toward their total compensation package.

Health Insurance: Employees may choose between two medical insurance plans offered through Cigna. Coverage can help pay doctor and hospital bills and can include employee, spouse and dependent children.

Dental Insurance: Coverage is offered through Delta Dental to help with dental and orthodontic needs.

Vision Insurance: Voluntary coverage is available through VSP to help with glasses, contacts or other vision needs.

Cigna MDLIVE Virtual Care: Members can access doctors and licensed counselors and psychiatrists for minor medical and behavior/mental health virtually.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Pre-Tax Premiums: This advantage allows employees to pay medical, dental and vision premiums with pre-tax dollars.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Allows employees to pay for health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid policies provide security for you and your family. Additional voluntary plans are available to supplement City-paid plans for employees and their spouses and dependents.

Disability Coverage: Provides short-term and long-term income replacement when you cannot work.

Retirement Programs: Mandatory pre-tax employee contributions of 6% are matched by the City to provide income during retirement years. Various additional voluntary retirement plans, not employer-matched, are available as another way to save for retirement with or without pre-tax dollars.

Paid Time Off: Employees accrue general leave to be used for vacations, illness and paid holidays. There is no waiting period for new employees to use their PTO once it is accrued. The accrual rate starts at 32 days per year and increases at every additional 5 years of service up to 16.

Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees and their eligible family members. Among other topics, EAP offers legal, financial and work/life advice and counseling.

Parks & Recreation Benefits: Employees are eligible for Golf and Aquatics discounted passes. The Golf pass is $35 per year and allows employees (immediate family are not eligible) to play golf rounds at Tiara Rado and Lincoln Park for a reduced green fee. The Aquatics Pass is $25 per employee and/or immediate family members living in the same household and allow unlimited use of Lincoln- Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.

Grand Junction Federal Credit Union: Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc.

Health Club: Discounted health club membership through our Active & Fit Program, for employees on our Cigna plan. In addition, Crossroads Fitness Center and Mesa Fitness offer discounted corporate club rates.

An Award-Winning Wellness Incentive Program: Provides an on-staff Wellness Coordinator to provide health and exercise coaching, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, monthly education, challenges and more!

Employee Health Clinic: Provides access to adult and pediatric acute, chronic, preventative and sick care, health and behavior coaching, biometric screenings and much more! The employee health center is available to all employees insured on a City health plan.

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