Parks Apprentice Equipment Operator

Parks Apprentice Equipment Operator - Turf
Hiring Range: $ $22.30 per hour

New to the City? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date 

About the Position:
Our Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Turf Maintenance Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working outdoors, eager to learn about turf management practices, and interested in developing skills related to new turf installation, disease identification, and operation of various mowers and turf equipment. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced turf maintenance professionals while contributing to the upkeep and enhancement of our community parks.

What You'll Do: 

• Operate and maintain a variety of turf equipment and machinery, including push mowers, riding mowers, aerators, top dressers, and edgers. 
• Assist in the preparation and installation of new turf areas within municipal parks, including soil preparation, sod laying, seeding, and irrigation setup. 
• Learn to identify common turf diseases, pests, and weeds and assist in implementing appropriate treatment and prevention measures. 
• Participate in routine turf maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, and overseeding to ensure the health and vitality of turf areas 
• Collaborate with other parks department staff to coordinate turf maintenance activities and support overall park operations. 
• Click the link to view the full job description for Apprentice Equipment Operator. 

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What We're Looking For: 

• One year (1) of general labor experience. 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire as required in assigned area of responsibility. 
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

This position is a safety position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

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. 

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

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. 

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