OVERVIEW
Department: EVRPD Campgrounds
Accommodations: On-property full hookup campsite; must have own RV
Benefits: Free wi-fi and laundry, discounts on propane, store purchases, and at other EVRPD-managed facilities including golf courses, recreation center, and marina
Compensation: $14.00/hour
Time Commitment: 32 – 40 hours/week; May through October
Supervisor: Campgrounds Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for executing and performing basic maintenance-related duties at the Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake and the Estes Park Campground at East Portal for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine maintenance, custodial, and repair activities involving campground buildings and grounds. This position works a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform various landscaping duties including but not limited to pulling weeds, watering trees, pruning, laying sod or seed, trimming grass, raking, dirt work, building tent pads, repairing/replacing fencing, improving drainages, installing signs, etc.
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Paint and stain railings, picnic tables, and the interior and exterior of buildings.
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Perform custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and stocking restrooms and shower facilities, cleaning fire rings and campsites, litter pick-up, and general upkeep of the campgrounds.
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Perform daily swimming pool maintenance and complete related daily logs.
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Assist with special event set-up, recycle, and trash management.
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Assist with simple plumbing repairs.
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Assist in maintaining equipment including but not limited to mowers, line trimmers, and chainsaws.
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Mix and spray or spread fertilizers and/or herbicides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders and perform additional weed management tasks as needed.
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Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures; wear and always carry eye protection and ear protection.
OTHER DUTIES
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Communicate any and all safety concerns directly to supervisor.
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Complete all safety training courses required by EVRPD.
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Obey and comply with all EVRPD, Larimer County, State, and Federal ordinances and policies.
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Assist administrative staff, other departments, and perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Ability to be trained and use maintenance equipment and tools properly and safely.
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Establish successful working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and the public and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision making.
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Employee must be able to interact with the public in a professional manner and have verbal and written communication skills.
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Follow procedures to use and/or dilute chemical cleaners safely and properly to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
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Work cooperatively with other maintenance staff members and volunteers and follow all directions and assignments as received.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: No experience necessary. Looking for a willingness to follow directions and perform general landscaping, maintenance, and cleaning duties. At least 16 years of age.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
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Current first aid, AED and CPR certification or the ability to obtain in six (6) months of hire.
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Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, with good driving record, if operating EVRPD vehicles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Work in all kinds of weather conditions in mainly an outdoor environment, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, and atmospheric conditions.
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Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and will be loud during certain assignments.
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Exposed to chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
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Frequently work near moving mechanical parts and/or heavy equipment.
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Use of campground maintenance equipment including tractors, mowers, skid steers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, and various other related equipment.
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Exposed to dirt, dust, grease, loud noises, foul odors, vibration, fumes, heights, work safety hazards, darkness, and cramped spaces.
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Work will occur across uneven terrain, including hills, slopes, grades, and wetlands in both forested and open areas, which may present numerous slipping and tripping hazards and exposed to various forms of wildlife and their deposits.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Extensive physical activity required; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or greater.
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Regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle, feel and operate objects, tools, equipment or controls, and required to lift and reach with hands and arms.
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Required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, crouch, and climb; talk to or hear customers and employees.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- This position is subject to EVRPD’s pre-employment screening process including, but not limited to, Criminal and Motor Vehicle background checks and physical/medical examination.