Seasonal Laborer - Water Conservation

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 11th 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. 
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