Laborer - water conservation

Location

Greeley, CO | United States

Job description

Salary Range: $18.40 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking two seasonal employees to join Greeley’s Water Conservation Team and become a vital part of maintaining the Demonstration Garden facility while upholding our high standards for curb appeal and supporting indoor and outdoor water conservation assessments. As a cornerstone of our city's commitment to water conservation, these roles offer an opportunity to contribute to Greeley's ongoing efforts in reducing water usage through education, incentives, and innovative initiatives. These positions will report to the Water Conservation Manager and assignments will be directed by the Water Conservation Coordinator for the duration of the assignments.

The Water Conservation seasonal positions involve diverse responsibilities, including the maintenance and management of the Demonstration Garden located at 2503 Reservoir Rd. and by 1001 11 th Ave, Greeley, CO, as well as assisting with water conservation assessments. Primary garden duties encompass ensuring the garden remains in good condition throughout the growing season, and actively participating in hands-on tasks such as planting, weeding, trash removal, and executing special construction projects. Primary water assessment duties involve working directly with irrigation systems, identifying leaks, recording data measurements, collecting soil samples, and representing Greeley with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Regardless of weather conditions, there will always be tasks to tackle, rain or shine. The typical schedule for this position is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, five days a week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening shifts as required by State and Federal regulations.

This is an ongoing recruitment, and the posting may close at any time. Join us in making a difference in water conservation and enhancing the beauty of Greeley's landscape.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Minimal to no previous experience required.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with two (2) years of driving experience and a clear driving record.
• Previous experience in ground maintenance operations and customer service.

Preferred

• One (1) or more years’ experience with native landscape maintenance or parks/forestry maintenance.
• One (1) or more years’ experience with irrigation systems.
• One (1) or more years’ experience with water conservation.
• One (1) or more years’ experience in customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate pickups, be trained to tow a small utility trailer.
• Ability to operate machinery and hand garden tools such as power tools, trimmer, lawn-mover, blower and rakes, shovels, and pruners.
• Ability to plant and water flowers, trees, shrubs, pruning using proper techniques.
• Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation and/or gardening.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and longer-term special projects.
• Basic computer skills in order to enter timesheet information into Oracle and basic knowledge of Microsoft products.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates effectively with staff and members of the public.
• Undertakes planting tasks, including annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Performs garden maintenance duties, such as weeding, deadheading blooms, pruning, and hand-watering.
• Maintains hardscapes, including trash bins, neighborhood library box, and dog poop bags dispensers.
• Performs mowing duties as assigned.
• Loads and unloads garden waste for composting.
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains tools and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Occasionally assists with office tasks during inclement weather or engages in other conservation-related duties.
• Supports staff in conducting indoor and outdoor residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily water assessments.
• Participates in public outreach and educational activities to promote Water Conservation programs, and events.
• Collects and records field data, including water measurements, soil samples, and sprinkler clock schedules.
• Aids in leak detection for customers.
• Compiles and distributes water assessment reports.
• Offers public information regarding the City’s water conservation and efficiency programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• May be required to travel within the city up to 50% of the time.
• Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
• Long periods of time involved in planting, hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel, rake and other tools.
• Field work requires abilities to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, use handheld tools, and measuring water and water attributes.
• Frequently exposed to wet and the/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical and plumbing materials, extreme weather conditions, and noise levels.
• Mix and use chemicals for weed and grass control following label and local regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a group.
• May occasionally work alone and/or evenings or early morning.
• Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area, 40 hours per week, with weekends and evening as assigned.
• Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.
• Occasional office setting may be required and have the ability to sit/stand in positions utilizing a computer or related technology for extended periods.
• Occasional work in commercial buildings, including manufacturing, retail, office or any other non-residential buildings and residential homes.

Physical Requirements

• Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors, property owners, managers, other personnel, and the general public, in writing and on phone.
• Vision enough to read computer screens and written documents to assist the public and complete work assignments.
• Manual dexterity enough to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments and to operate hand and power tools, move objects.
• Duties may occasionally require moderate to heavy physical effort that includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; frequent standing or walking; frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks and frequently working with light objects and light hand tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement : We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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