Description

Public lands stay beautiful because of people like you. Plants and animals need a safe home while humans need a pleasant place to play. You spend your days planting trees and fixing facilities. Heavy lifting happens often since some objects weigh up to 100 pounds. Weather conditions change fast but the work continues. Honest effort matters when you are out there alone with the squirrels. Community members depend on you for a safe experience every time they visit. Equipment needs careful handling and accurate records. Snow removal duties keep things interesting during the winter months. Every person you meet deserves genuine kindness. High school diplomas and 6 months of labor experience get you in the door. Commitment to doing things the right way makes our city better.

Must be 18 years old by time of hire 

The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour.

Anticipated start date for this role is as soon as you have cleared the background contingencies.

This is classified as a Seasonal position where the selected candidates' length of employment will not exceed six (6) consecutive months and can work up to 40 hours a week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act 

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Parks Stewards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. ** 

The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions: 

• Background Check (if over 18)
• MVR 
• Drug Screening
   

Position overview: 

The Parks Steward is an integral member of the team responsible for maintenance and stewardship of public lands, resources, infrastructure, and facilities in order to provide safe and healthy homes for plants and animals, as well as safe and pleasant human experiences.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides outstanding stewardship of the public lands under care
• Performs maintenance and repair work on facilities and properties
• Plants and cares for trees and vegetation
• Properly operates and maintains equipment
• Updates records concerning materials and equipment used
• Maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures
• Performs work to complete special functions with all user groups and between city departments
• Performs snow and ice removal as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned
   

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:  

• High School diploma or GED
   

Experience:  

• 6 months manual labor experience
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPR and First Aid
• If employed in the Forestry division, TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist & TCIA Ground Operations Specialist
   

Knowledge:

• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Methods, materials, equipment, and operating procedures utilized in the assigned functions
• Effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures
   

Skills:  

• Vehicle operation
• Working effectively with employees and citizens
• Maintaining a safe working environment
   

Abilities:  

• Operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
   

Licenses and Certifications Required:  

• Current Driver's License with good driving record
• If employed in the Open Space division, Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months
   

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Essential Personnel: 

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds with or without assistance at a time
• Continuous walking and standing to implement projects
• Continuous pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing to implement work
• Continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
• Continuous vision to read reports, manuals, written materials, instruments and gauges
• Continuous good speech communication, hearing, and listening for effective communication with others
   

Work Environment:

Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes
 

Equipment Used:

• If employed in the Forestry division, operates equipment and vehicles common to maintenance functions (trucks, chippers, chainsaws, hand tools, power tools, stump grinder, spray rigs, etc.)
• If employed in the Parks division, operates zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, push mowers, edgers, and other park maintenance equipment
  Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), database systems, GIS, etc.
• This role may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.