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State of Colorado · 6 hours ago

TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee 2026 - Castlewood Canyon State Park.

Douglas County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

The State of Colorado is seeking temporary seasonal employees for various positions at Castlewood Canyon State Park. These roles include Visitor Center Technician, Trail Crew, and Park Resource Technician, each responsible for providing visitor assistance, maintaining park facilities, and ensuring quality customer service.

AssociationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.)

Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, water and other novelties

Sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and snowmobile registrations and permits, and fishing and hunting licenses

Operate a cash register

Answer telephones and transfer/take messages

Photo-copy and file documents

Collect revenue, complete shift report, and balance shift box at end of each shift

May prepare event facility reservations forms and documents

May document and report visitor complaints

Clean and perform light maintenance duties, including litter pick up

May assist with special events or programs within the park

Other duties as assigned

Works closely with trail crew supervisor and Park Ranger to maintain 15 miles of natural surface trails, noxious weed abatement and wildfire fuel mitigation work

Operates and performs routine maintenance on State tools and equipment

Assures quality customer service through efficient park maintenance, effective repair and cleanliness of park tools and park operated facilities

Provides information and assistance to visitors

May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies

Performs other duties as assigned

Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: Restrooms, showers, vault toilets, cabins & yurts, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc

Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment

Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness

Provides information and assistance to visitors

May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationPower tools knowledgeHand tools knowledgeCustomer serviceData entryWord processingInterpersonal communicationWork independently

Required

Must be 16 years of age or older for Visitor Center Technician positions

Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position

Must have a current and valid drivers' license and provide a current Motor Vehicle Report

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful

Experience with data entry and word processing utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc), and Google platforms since this position enters data into spreadsheets

Possess strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work with little supervision

May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station

Some uniform items will be provided, however employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense

Must be 18 years of age or older for Trail Crew positions

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges. Consideration will be given to all other previous violations of law, including misdemeanor violations, domestic violence, traffic and conservation laws

Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications

Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly

Must be able to work outside during inclement weather

Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background check

Must be at least 18 years of age for Park Resource Technician positions

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Willing to work outside during inclement weather

Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday

First Aid and CPR certifications may be required

Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays

Possess strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work with little supervision

May be required to undergo a criminal and driver's history background check

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle