Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.

At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits:

• Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements for most roles
• Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
• Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
• Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
• Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie

If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

Job summary
This position is responsible for facility landscaping and grounds maintenance and also assists with preventative maintenance, construction, and remodeling projects. This is a seasonal position scheduled to tentatively start in April and conclude in September at Platte River's headquarters campus in Fort Collins.

There is a primary focus on landscaping work so this individual should be comfortable operating equipment such as a zero-turn or push lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw, hedge trimmer, snow blower, edger and golf cart.

We have two openings to fill with this position, which may be an ideal summer job for individuals 18 years of age and up who enjoy three day weekends as work is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours weekly). Our ideal candidate is able to perform job duties and interact professionally with staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provides landscaping to property grounds, edges and trims around walkways, weeding, trimming, pruning trees and shrubs, and spraying weeds.
• Operates vehicles or powered equipment, such as mower, skid steer, forklift, chainsaw, electric clipper, sod cutter, or pruning saw.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation/sprinkler system and uses methods to adjust the amount of water consumption to prevent waste.
• Performs repairs to building signs and fences.
• Performs general cleaning and building maintenance and assist with other preventative maintenance and building projects.
• Gathers and empties trash and recycle bins.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment following all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Ability to safely operate lawn and power equipment.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively (written and verbal) with staff and contract personnel.
• Ability to read instructions and labels and comprehend chemical interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Basic computer skills (e-mail, time entry, work order system).
• Ability to concurrently work on multiple projects.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergency callouts if needed.

Qualifications
Education and licenses

• High school diploma or its equivalent resulting in demonstrated ability to perform duties.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the organization vehicle liability policy is required.

Physical demands

• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Hazards

• Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury

Work environment

• Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements

Pay for this position: $24.09/hour

Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:

• Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage
• Telemedicine
• Benefit advocacy
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Basic life insurance
• Basic accidental death and disability
• Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary)
• Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans 401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan
• Paid holidays (12 annually)
• Paid time off: personal and sick leave
• Wellness program
• In-house training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program

For additional information, please see our website careers page at: https://www.prpa.org/careers/benefits/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status).


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