Overview
Bear Creek Lake Park Maintenance Laborer II; Weekend, Late Shift Jobs in Greeley, USA at City of Lakewood, CO
Position: Variable Bear Creek Lake Park Maintenance Laborer II (Weekend, Late Shift)
HIRING RATE
$18.50/hour
ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting seasonal maintenance laborers for the spring and summer of 2026. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
DUTIES
- Trash emptying and litter cleanup
- Cleaning of restrooms, picnic shelters and other facilities
- Mowing, trimming, tree care (water, pruning)
- General upkeep of park areas, trails and facilities including campsites, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, swim beach, marina, horse arena
- Graffiti removal and vandalism repair
- Minor repairs of park facilities, building, equipment and docks
- Use of a variety of power tools, hand tools and motorized equipment
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- Must maintain and utilize City-provided Person Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activates where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be committed.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work will be performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
SCHEDULE
30-hour work week, Friday-Sunday, 10:00am to 8:30pm or 20-hour work week, Saturday and Sunday. Season mid-May to Mid
– September.
Starting Pay: $18.50/hour depending on qualifications.
Lakewood Park pass, Recreation Center pass and earned sick leave provided.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred experience/education:
- Experience with facilities, landscape or park maintenance
- Experience operating power tools and equipment
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver’s License and good motor vehicle record required
- Criminal background check
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting and Carrying:
Must be able to lift, carry and/or maneuver materials that weigh up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis, up to waist level.
Must occasionally lift materials that may weigh between 10 to 50 pounds.
Will occasionally lift weight of 51 pounds and up: picnic tables, logs, buoys, trash bags, canoes, etc. with assistance (two-person or team lift).
Pushing and Pulling:
Must occasionally push and pull a variety of objects, including fence posts, docks, signposts, mechanical equipment, etc.
Must tow a variety of trailers using truck and hand crank.
Body Positions:
Work requires some sitting in both truck and in the office. Work requires frequent standing and walking. Work requires frequent moving about the park for up to 10 hours per day. Work requires frequent pinching and gripping, reaching for tools, ladders, materials, etc., frequent climbing in and out of vehicle and some climbing on ladders. Work requires frequent bending, kneeling, and balancing.
Work requires occasional crawling as well as occasional maneuvering and/or balancing on ladders. Requires occasional pushing to set posts and fences and trailering boats and equipment and occasional pulling of buoys. Manipulates tools, construction materials, printed materials, and computers. Some driving on highway roads, residential roads and off-road. Must be able to respond to telephone and in-person requests and to communicate via two-way radio.
MENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
Must have basic mathematic knowledge.
Must know and follow proper lifting procedures.
Remember rules and regulations, city ordinances, etc., or have ability to locate resources.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with visitors and city staff. May interact occasionally with upset citizens.
Must be able to take direction and follow instruction from supervisor.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hours of work will vary but will include weekends, holidays and nights.
Work is performed frequently in outdoor environments in all temperatures and weather conditions.
Use computer occasionally.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Pick-up truck
- Hand and power tools
- Mowers (“Walk behind” and riding)
- Dump Truck
- Painting Equipment
- Radio
- UTV-Vehicle
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
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Title: Bear Creek Lake Park Maintenance Laborer II; Weekend, Late Shift
Company: City of Lakewood, CO
Location: Greeley, USA
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