City of Grand Junction

Urban Forestry Worker (Seasonal) Hiring Range: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour. Working in our Urban Forestry program pairs you with our team of Certified Arborists, learning about proper tree care in an urban setting.. Duties and tasks will focus heavily on aiding in pruning and removal operations, planting of new trees, and plant health care treatments.. 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.. Parks & Recreation Benefits: Employees are eligible for Golf and Aquatics discounted passes.

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Salary: $16.50 - $18.50 Hourly Location : Grand Junction, CO Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 202301424 Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 01/01/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Urban Forestry Worker (Seasonal)Hiring Range: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour About the Position: Working in our Urban Forestry program pairs you with our team of Certified Arborists, learning about proper tree care in an urban setting. Duties and tasks will focus heavily on aiding in pruning and removal operations, planting of new trees, and plant health care treatments. This is a very fast-paced position within our department providing a critical service to protecting and enhancing one of our most valuable natural resources. 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: <ul><li>Assist in pruning and removing trees, plant new trees, and provide plant health care treatments. </li><li>Operation of wood chipper, stump grinder and other motorized equipment. </li><li>Mixing, handling, and application of products. </li><li>Maintaining organized and detailed records. </li><li>Assistance with the greater needs of Parks and Recreation, as needed. </li> </ul> Qualifications 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: <ul><li>Must be 18 years or older. Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day. </li><li>Ambition and a desire to learn. </li><li>Passion for outdoor recreation. </li><li>Effective communication and active listening skills. </li><li>Proclivity for processes and procedures. </li><li>Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train. </li><li>Valid driver's license. </li><li>Must be able to work early mornings. </li><li>Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment. </li> </ul> 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 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 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. Health Savings Account: Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan will receive up to $1,500 per year from the City deposited in their HSA. 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. Employees may also contribute additional money to a deferred compensation 457(b) plan. The City will match employee contributions of 2% or greater at 1%. In addition, employees may contribute additional after-tax dollar to a Roth IRA account. These additional voluntary retirement plans are available as another way to save for retirement. 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: A program developed by the Wellness Committee to incentivize financial, physical, and mental health, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, departmental wellness 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 and dependents (aged 2+) insured on a City health plan at little or no cost. Voluntary Benefits: Other voluntary benefits available to employees include Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft, Universal Life with Long Term Care, Pet Insurance, Travel Assistance, employee Discount Marketplace and more!

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