SEAS FACILITIES MAINTENANCE/RENOVATION WORKER at City of Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Painting, Electrical Work, Roofing, Landscaping, Irrigation, Construction, Concrete Work, Janitorial Duties, Event Set-up, Effective Communication, Active Listening, Welding, Fabrication, Maintenance, Repairs

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SEASONAL FACILITIES MAINTENANCE/RENOVATION WORKER HIRING RANGE: $17.50 PER HOUR About the Position: We offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 20-40 hours per week, the opportunity to earn paid vacation time and overtime in the first few months of employment, and we work with school schedules. Most opportunities provide for a six-month season, and, in some instances, up to 9 months. Working in facility maintenance is a great opportunity to gain exposure to building and facility maintenance, but also fabrication and construction projects. Working in support of our crews will have you working in our parks every day, making repairs to plumbing fixtures, painting, renovating of shelters and bathrooms, and construction projects. There is an opportunity to learn welding, construction skills, plumbing, etc. What You’ll Do: Complete routine maintenance projects including facility repairs, restroom and shelter maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor electrical work, roofing, landscaping, irrigation, light construction, concrete work, janitorial duties, event set-up, and event staffing. Support all other teams within the department. This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. What We’re Looking For: Must be 18+ years or older. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination. Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day. Ambition and a desire to learn. Assertive, self-starter attitude. Effective communication and active listening skills. Proclivity for processes and procedures. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, which includes long hours, nights, and weekends. Notice to Applicants: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments. Explore the Area: Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram! At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

Responsibilities

Complete routine maintenance projects including facility repairs, restroom and shelter maintenance, and light construction. Support all other teams within the department.