Maintenance Technician Park District

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental and vision

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is seeking a park maintenance worker in Centennial, CO. The role covers turf, irrigation, shrub and tree care, and facility maintenance across district parks.

You may work weekends, evenings, and snow watch shifts to support our operations and events. Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, trash removal, playground upkeep, and assisting with district-sponsored events and projects.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in park or grounds maintenance with turf/irrigation is preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver license or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural maintenance for irrigated turf grass parks including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Assist in tree/shrub care, plantings, pruning, and bed maintenance.
• Perform trash/recyclables removal and park grounds cleanup; operate related tools.
• Maintain park shelters, restrooms, and playground equipment; assist with events.
• Inspect irrigation systems and assist with irrigation repairs as needed.
• Provide daily activity reports and participate in meetings.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Tree care

Mowing/maintenance

Safety procedures

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand/power tools

Snow plows and equipment

Job description

• Job Location:Centennial, CO
  Littleton,
  Lone Tree,
  Sheridan

Hiring $42,065- $47,708 annually based on qualifications,education and experience as it relates to the position.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or LeadMaintenance Specialist in assigned Park District, this position isresponsible for learning and performing the various skills that areassociated with all aspects of park maintenance, including turf,irrigation, shrub and tree care, and facility maintenance withaccepted maintenance practices for developed parks. May be required towork weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch as well aswork shifts deviating from this position’s normal work days and/orwith other work groups.

• Performs all cultural maintenance practices inherent tomaintaining irrigated turf grass parks including mowing, aeration,fertilization, and irrigation.
• Assists in maintenance of tree and shrub care, includingplantings, removals, weed/pest control, pruning, and shrub bed maintenance.
• Perform trash and recyclables removal operations. Clean and clearpark grounds and facilities of litter and debris, operation of atrash/recyclables removal truck, common hand tools, installation andremoval of waste receptacles and dog waste station maintenance.
• Maintain public shelter facilities including roof repair, picnictable repair, trash receptacle repair, stocking of supplies,painting, staining, restroom cleaning, sanitizing, and grill maintenance.
• Assist with the inspection of all parks’ irrigation systems anddrinking and ornamental fountains as needed and assist with skilledmaintenance including irrigation repairs to mainlines, valves,laterals, heads and pumps.
• Assist staff with District sponsored events, making deliveries ofmaterials and supplies necessary to meet the requests of facilityrentals and work orders. Set up and disassembly of event tents,tables, picnic benches and chairs.
• Assist with the documentation and routine inspection and repairsto play equipment within the district playgrounds.
• Ensure proper care of assigned tools and equipment, performmaintenance on small equipment and notify appropriate personnel ofneed for tool, equipment or vehicle maintenance service or repairs.
• Using District watering equipment provide supplemental watering tonew plantings.
• Complete daily activity reports and records as required. Thisposition may require attendance and involvement in meetings onproject progress, safety, park maintenance practices, proceduralchanges and other topics related to the operations of the District.
• Perform snow and ice removal using plow trucks, blowers, shovels,ice scrappers, de-icing salt, etc.
• Respond tactfully, respectfully and in a timely fashion toinquiries and problems in person, by email, phone and mail providinghelpful information and explanations in-line with District policiesand procedures. Handle confrontational or stressful interactions.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and, orientations.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis. May berequired to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watchas well as work shifts deviating from this position’s normal workdays and/or with other work groups.

This job description should not be construed to imply that theserequirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbentsmay be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform anyother related duties, as may be required.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination equivalent to one (1) years progressive skilledlabor experience that is inherent to park or related groundsmaintenance with an emphasis on turf care, installation andmaintenance of irrigation systems, playground equipment, parkfacilities, urban forestry, and horticulture.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability toobtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance operations, irrigation systems, modernlandscaping principles, methods, and best management practices.
• Knowledge of work-place safety procedures and the ability toadhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and methods of pesticideapplication and the safe and proper use of pesticides andappropriate personal protective gear.
• Knowledge in the use and general maintenance of hand, power andmotorized tools associated with landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper operation of snow plows and snow blowers.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Ability to train employees, community service workers, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and practice proper safetyprecautions at all times. Comply with District and Departmentalvision, mission, rules, regulations, safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events, andspecial work requests.
• Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely, andappropriately with the public, District administration, co-workers,and other agencies or contractors.
• Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellentinterpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced andhigh volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along withcoworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees andvendors in a professional manner.

Material and Equipment Used

To successfully perform the required job duties, this positionregularly uses pick-up with manual or automatic transmission, snowplow truck, ATV or out-front mower with snow plow, blowers, shovels,ice scrappers, de-icing salt, trailers for towing equipment ormaterials, tractors, and skid steer with various implements. Handtools including, but not limit to, shovel, rakes, screw drivers,hammers, and wheel barrows. Electrical power tools including, but notlimit to, drills, circular saws, and jig saws. Motorized power toolsincluding, but not limited to, weed trimmer, backpack blower,rototiller, walk-behind mower, snow blower, and chainsaws. Pesticideapplication equipment including high or low pressure sprayers andbackpack sprayers, pesticides, fertilizers, and De-Icing salt. Thisposition also uses a personal computer, smart or cell phone. Thisposition regularly drives a District vehicle during the course ofdaily work, and a personal vehicle to additional District facilitiesfor meetings, training, and other business purposes.

This position regularly requires strenuous work outdoors withexposure to a variety of weather conditions, ecosystems, andlandscapes. Outdoor working environments can be wet, humid, andextreme in temperature variations, ultra-violet radiation exposure,and precipitation, including unlit or low light night-time activities.Regularly exposed to environmental hazards including exposure to loudnoises, fumes, dust, gases, molds, grasses, fertilizers, pesticides,solvents, oils, greases and wildlife/insects such as bees and wasps.

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility towork in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolongedperiods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl,climb with both legs and arms, reach, twist, grasp, and makerepetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift,carry, push, and/or pull/drag objects weighing up to 50 poundsunassisted; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles whileexercising good hand/eye and foot/eye coordination; and to verballycommunicate and exchange information, or hearing and listening forreceiving and interpreting information and warning signals. Mayoccasionally climb stairs and short ladders; work in uncomfortablepositions for short periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/orpull/drag objects weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted. May lift,carry, push, and/or pull/drag heavy amounts of weight up to 100 poundswith assistance, up or down changes in grade, into or out of vehiclesor equipment, or over rough terrain or obstacles such as rock walls orlandscape boulders.

This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the workenvironment and physical demands.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)

Happy Employees Are the Best Employees

• South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no costthat includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance,andmuch more!
• Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability toreduce their medical premium by $390 annually

Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 4 personal days per year
• Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself

We’ve Got Your Back

• Up to 9% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vest after 3years of service
• Trainings to grow your professional and personal skill set
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $2,500 per year

Play Where You Work

• Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staffgatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, ChiliCook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, EmployeeAppreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
• Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors

We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You

• Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, icerinks and swimming pools
• 50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
• $5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of theenvironment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreationalservices and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west ofI-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions ofDouglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-servicerecreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, twoice centers and miniature golf courses, and a BMX track, a sportsdome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a naturecenter. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed andopen space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, morethan 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tenniscourts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.