Job Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

05/27/26

Division:

Facilities Management Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

The Seasonal Grounds Technician – Part Time, Temporary performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in grounds maintenance for the Facilities Management Division. These tasks include basic mowing/landscaping of our county properties. This position also completes various outdoor custodial tasks. This position may need to complete snow removal depending on weather patterns.

SCHEDULE:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) and requires work to be performed on-site. This position will work approximately 25-29 hours per week.

COMPENSATION:

Target Hiring Range: $20.00 - $21.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefit position scheduled to work approximately 29 hours or less per week. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The  Seasonal Grounds Technician is responsible for: 

•  Operating mowing equipment and power trimmers to mow and trim turf areas.
• Picking up and discarding trash, raking leaves, weeding flower beds, pruning trees and sprinkler installation and repair.
• Performing general outdoor custodial duties to facilities, including outdoor trash cans, parking lot and social area cleaning.
• Removing snow from parking lots and sidewalks to ensure public safety.
• May supervise the work of inmate workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ground maintenance experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report and/or education verification and reference checks.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal 

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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Maintenance & Trades