About the Department

The Open Space Steward II is a skilled to semi-skilled laborer who is involved in equipment operation, construction and mechanical work of a primarily physically demanding nature. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks with a major emphasis on general open space maintenance including trail systems management, landscape construction, natural areas maintenance and restoration. Position will require some weekends and overtime.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

For more information about the city and what it is like working for the city of Westminster, please visit: Employment | Westminster, CO

Opportunity Timeline:

Posting closes: Monday July 20^that 8:30AM MST
Screening Interview: Wednesday July 29^th
Panel Interview: Tuesday August 11^th
Conditional Job Offer and Backgrounds: August - September
Start Date: Tentatively September

Position Duties

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services, and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails.
Every employee is accountable to:

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

Apply knowledge of equipment, materials, and practices for open space maintenance, trail work, and construction
Follow safety rules and procedures
Operate light and heavy equipment and City vehicles
Operate power tools and hand tools, with understanding of basic construction techniques
Perform grounds and facility maintenance on open space lands
Remove snow at public facilities as needed
Attend meetings and division-sponsored events and programs
Help direct and monitor the safety of seasonal employees during assigned work

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

Provides for the safety of the public and staff by recognizing and mitigating hazards, employing precautions common to parks, open space, and building maintenance
Performs open space construction, including:
- Building and maintaining soft and hard surface trails
- Conducting basic carpentry and masonry tasks
- Implementing construction-related projects and repairs for open space structures and amenities
- Trailhead development and parking lot installation and repair
Performs grounds maintenance of the City's open space system and native sites, including:
- Mowing open space areas on a scheduled basis
- Installing and maintaining erosion control measures
- Assisting with lake and pond management
- Performing wildlife control and habitat improvement techniques
Preserves cleanliness of the City's open space system, including:
- Maintaining facilities and amenities to high customer service standards
- Removing trash from open space
- Cleaning underpasses and trail systems
Performs snow removal at public facilities, parks, and trails as needed
Leads seasonal employees and assists the Crewleader in assigning duties, reviewing work, and monitoring employee safety
Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Other Qualifications

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

High school Diploma or GED Required
Possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record required
Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire
Possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire a valid State of Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License (Rangeland Pest Control and Industrial and Right-of-Way Weed Control)

Preferred:

Previous experience in open space, trails, parks, or natural areas maintenance
Knowledge of and experience with basic construction, welding, and/or masonry
Experience operating light and/or heavy machinery
Experience with general landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and blowing
Experience with snow removal or mitigation
Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Capability and desire to enroll in educational classes in open space, trail construction, and related topics

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

Constantly walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions; frequently stand; occasionally sit while driving to work assignments or performing office tasks
Frequently squat, twist, climb, and balance on uneven trail terrain
Frequently bend, kneel, and reach below shoulder height to perform mower servicing, fence repair, trail work, and construction tasks
Frequently step up and/or down to enter and exit vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and front-end loaders; occasionally climb ladders
Frequently grasp tools and equipment with light to firm grip
Constantly handle machinery and heavy equipment safely
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist to move materials and supplies
Constantly carry up to 25 pounds at waist level to use weed clearing equipment
Frequently push and/or pull up to 100 pounds to use a paint sprayer

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position is responsible for the maintenance of all City rights-of-way and open space sites throughout the year. Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is performed when needed.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operates light and heavy equipment such as pick-up trucks, small and tandem dump trucks, skid loaders, tractors, horticultural hand tools, self-propelled and riding mowers, snow blowers, 24-foot trailers, water equipment, and equipment to maintain trails, and other equipment as necessary. Depending on the project, may also use basic carpentry tools, power equipment, and chainsaws to complete assigned responsibilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

Benefits

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health and Dental
Flexible Spending
Pension/Retirement Plans
Term Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Survivor Benefits
Wellness Program
Career Development Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

Less than 3 years - 0%
3 to 4 years - 60%
4 to 5 years - 80%
Over 5 years - 100%
For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Supplemental Questions

Have you successfully completed and earned a high school diploma or GED?

Please describe your experience in open space, trails, and or native land maintenance. If none, please respond with N//A.

Do you possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record?

Do you hold a class B commercial driver’s license?

If you do not hold a class B commercial driver's license, are you able to obtain one within 6-months of hire?

Please describe your experience with parks, trails, or natural areas maintenance. If none, please respond with N/A.

Please describe your experience with basic construction, welding, masonry, and equipment operation? If none, please respond with N/A.

Do you currently hold a state of Colorado Pesticide Applicators License?

If you answered yes to holding a state of Colorado pesticide applicators license, please describe your experience with pesticide application.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Westminster, CO
Address: 4800 West 92nd Avenue

Westminster, Colorado, 80031
Phone: 303-658-2150
Website: https://westminsterco.gov/jobs