Thank you for your interest in working for the Town of Nederland! As a gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Nederland is a small mountain community with a fun, laid-back vibe. Our team is composed of 30 dedicated individuals who share two major beliefs - we love the mountains, and we are serious about what it means to be a public servant. As a small crew with big goals, we work together to provide services to improve the well-being of our residents, businesses, and visitors. We are passionate about meeting the modern challenges of a growing municipality, while still embodying the funky, rebellious spirit that drew thousands to Nederland in the first place.
We invite you to come work with us to help make Nederland a better place to live, work, and play!
Benefits of Working for the Town of Nederland
Holidays and Paid Time Off
In addition to 12 paid government holidays, full-time employees accrue 176 hours of PTO per year for the first five years, and 216 hours per year after that.
Insurance and Retirement Options
For full-time employees, the Town of Nederland provides partial coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as full coverage for life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance. The Town also offers access to a 457(b) retirement plan (up to 4% employer match) and a Health Savings Account.
Wellness
The Town offers a free membership to the Nederland Community Center gym to all employees.
EcoPass
All employees are eligible for a free EcoPass - which can be used to ride RTD in the Denver metro area, and surrounding areas.
Training
We encourage all employees to improve themselves and grow professionally. The Town of Nederland provides a small training budget that employees may use to advance their skills.
Open Positions
All open positions can be found below. Check back regularly as we add new positions all the time.
The Town of Nederland is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us, and we'll happily assist you.
The Town of Nederland is hiring for two Temporary Parks & Trails Maintenance Workers!
The Parks & Trails Maintenance Worker performs a variety of entry-level duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of Town parks, trails, sidewalks, and general facilities. This temporary assignment is 20 hours per week for 12 weeks through the summer months with a tentative start date in early June. Schedules can be flexible.
Essential Duties
Parks, Cemetery, and Facilities:
- Performs construction and maintenance work associated with Town parks and facilities.
- Performs the installation of park equipment and other amenities such as benches, tables, trash cans, etc.
- Performs duties as assigned, including turf and landscape maintenance, landscape construction, irrigation, playground repair and maintenance, mowing, trail maintenance, horticulture, arboriculture, and other duties as required to protect and enhance the Town’s parks and recreation facilities.
- Assists with the Ice Rink/Tennis Park maintenance.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes repairs to all Town-owned properties and buildings, including removing trash and recycling, sweeping, mopping, wiping down furniture and equipment, maintaining HVAC, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
- Operates a variety of tools and vehicles such as chain saws, trucks, and other power and hand tools; operates light equipment such as tractors and riding mowers.
Trails and Sidewalk Maintenance:
- Responsible for sidewalk and trail maintenance throughout Town, which may include shoveling, sweeping, weeding, cement patching, sanding, and modifying drainage associated with sidewalks.
- Adds crusher fines and repairs trial surfaces when needed.
Recycling/Compost/Trash:
- Checks and collects recycling, trash, and compost materials from public bear boxes around Town and Town facilities.
- Weighs collected materials at the Public Works shop, documents on a data sheet, and submits weekly to the Parks Lead.
- Washes bear boxes/inner cans and installs/replaces bear cans as needed in coordination with the Parks/Streets crew.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge and/or ability to learn machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to use maintenance equipment; understand oral and written instructions; and operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment. Ability to read instructional materials.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair using the needed tools.
- Ability to use a variety of construction and maintenance hand tools, power tools, operating light and heavy equipment, driving a variety of vehicles.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness within established organizational values, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to perform physical tasks outdoors in a variety of climate conditions.
- Ability to perform a variety of manual labor, light construction, irrigation/sprinkler repairs.
Education & Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience related to parks, trails, sidewalks, or facility maintenance.
- Experience operating mowers and common hand/power tools, etc.
- Experience with small machinery or heavy equipment.
- Mechanical diagnosis and repair experience.
Pay & Benefits:
This temporary position is paid $21.00/hour, working approximately 20 hours per week through the summer months (12 weeks).
For every 30 hours worked, 1 hour of Paid Time Off is accumulated.
Because this position is temporary, this position is non-benefitted.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, please submit a resume or Town of Nederland application by Friday, May 16th at 5pm.
Email: christyr@nederlandco.org
Mail: Town of Nederland, PO Box 396, Nederland, CO 80466-0396
Drop-Off: Nederland Town Hall, 45 W. 1st St, Nederland, CO 80466 (deposit into the black 'Payments' box by the front door if Town Hall is closed).