SEAS PLANT HEALTH CARE WORKER

SEASONAL PLANT HEALTH CARE WORKER:

HIRING RANGE: $17.50 PER HOUR:

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 herbicide applications, and 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 protect and enhance our valuable natural resources and public parks.

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, our 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 control the vegetation within the landscape areas of 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 pesticide and herbicide chemical 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 drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We’re Looking For:

Must be at least 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 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.

Notice to Applicants:

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.

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands 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 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 any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.