Parks Maintenance Worker II
The City of Fruita is currently accepting applications for a Parks Maintenance Worker II to join our experienced Parks team. This position will maintain assigned city parks and trails and assist in the maintenance of other areas as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, parks, trails, and open space maintenance, landscaping, and tree planting, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pruning, irrigating, weeding, landscape maintenance, restroom, and trash daily; turf maintenance for optimal athletic performance including fertilization, aerating, topdressing, and discovery/control of weeds, insects, and diseases; dirt playing field management including infield skin, baselines, home plate, pitcher's mound, bullpens, and warning track; maintain grounds equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.); playground inspections in city parks; irrigation system repair and maintenance. must attend regular irrigation classes; operation and transport of riding mower equipment; operation of hand and power tools; support of city and other community special events; snow removal on city sidewalks and trails; and developing and maintaining safe working practices, PPE etc. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years' experience in parks and facilities maintenance. Must have a current Colorado Driver's License and be at least 18 years of age. Commercial Driver License preferred. Hourly rate is $17.79 - $18.84, depending on qualifications. Pre-employment drug testing is required.