Seasonal Botanical Assistant

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Montrose, CO
Job Type: Temporary or Seasonal
Department: Public Works
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Basic Purpose of the Job:
Under general supervision and direction from the Parks Superintendent and/or Parks Team Leaders. Performs a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities involved in the maintenance of seasonal irrigated landscapes and downtown amenities. Learns and adheres to safety standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work under the general direction and guidance of the Parks and Special Projects Superintendent and Parks Division Team Leaders. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.

Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Performs watering, landscaping and weeding of floral amenities and city landscapes.
• Operates maintenance equipment and tools to water plants, prune trees, clean out gutters and other tasks related to keeping our downtown vibrant and beautiful.
• Provide excellent customer service and direct inquiries to appropriate department.
• Follows city safety regulations and practices proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Core Beliefs:
Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.

Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to comply with safety standards.

Licensures & Certificates (must be active and current.):

• Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor. Strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift fifty pounds frequently and one hundred pounds occasionally; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination. Occasional hand/eye coordination for operation of equipment; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens.
Work Environment: Outside work, with exposure to outside elements. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, twist or crawl. Occasional exposure to pesticides and herbicides, and occasional exposure to loud noise and airborne particles.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.