SEASONAL - Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (PPAM) Maintenance Worker - Snow Removal - City of Colorado Springs : Job Details

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Location : Pikes Peak - America's Mountain - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: S16394 Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc Department: Pikes Peak America's Mountain Opening Date: 09/17/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Description / Position OverviewSEASONAL - Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (PPAM) Maintenance Worker - Snow Removal How many people can boast that they remove snow on one of the most iconic mountains in the world? In this position, you will perform a variety of maintenance duties in support of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain with snow removal as your primary responsibility. Our PPAM road crew and facilities maintenance staff will support you with every scoop and bucket removal of snow. This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association). Anticipated dates of employment are from October 2024 through April 2025. Work schedule will be up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with some weekend and holiday work required. Traditional work hours are 7am to 3:30pm, but scheduling may vary dependent on snow. Employees may be expected to be on call during snow storms. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually. Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Remove snow using a shovel or snow blower for several hours at a time at an elevation of 14,115' or below, depending on the amount and location of snowfall
• Apply sand and salt mixes to walkways to de-ice walking surfaces
• Flexible availability each time it snows, reporting to Pikes Peak jobsite
• Remove snow in designated locations, and disposing of it appropriately
• Operate motorized snow removal equipment upon completing required operational training
• Participate in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and guests by adhering to risk management and safety policies and guidelines
• Report all safety issues or concerns to the appropriate Supervisor
• Maintain and care for PPAM provided equipment & tools
• During non-snow removal days, assist with:
  • Maintenance and repairing of buildings, structures, drainage systems, grounds, and trails
  • Performing repair duties in area of assignment, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and masonry
  • Completing work orders and maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with City policies, procedures, public safety standards, and aesthetic guidelines
  • Performing field inspections checking for wind damage, vandalism, and safety issues
  • Assisting in the collection and proper disposal of trash and debris

Interact with guests, providing information and conveying area rules

Assists in the documentation of all scheduled/unscheduled work performed

Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision of PPAM

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles; UTVs, ATVs safely on the mountain
• Ability to operate/ use power tools, hand tools, and precision tools safely
• Ability to work with hands, tie knots, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to do physical work, stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to follow directions and implement tasks with little to no supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to operate two-way radios

Successful candidates will have

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Reliable transportation to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain jobsite prior to or during a snowstorm
• Consistent form of communication (mobile phone)

Ideal candidates will also have

• Two years of snow removal and/or facility maintenance experience
• Experience working in an outdoor setting, mechanical, and physical work history

Additional Information Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions, high traffic areas, and at an altitude up to 14,115 feet. This position is located in Cascade, CO. Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workplace.Regular attendance and a flexible availability work schedule is essential to the performance of this job. Some snow apparel gear will be provided. This position requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods, work around moving vehicles and wildlife, stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally. Potential exposure to hostile or aggressive PPAM guests may be encountered. The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States. Apply to Join Our Team

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• Yes
• No

02 Do you have reliable transportation to the Pikes Peak - America's Mountain jobsite prior to or during a snowstorm?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a reliable means of communication (mobile phone)?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have experience working in an outdoor setting performing manual labor?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have snow removal experience?

• Yes
• No

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