Maintenance Technician - Parks

Pueblo West Metropolitan District; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 62,119,000 - 93,126,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo West Metropolitan District is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of duties maintaining irrigation systems, athletic fields and park facilities in Pueblo West. The work is on-site, with safety as a priority.

Duties include mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, equipment operation and guiding maintenance staff. Required: high school diploma or GED and a valid Colorado class R driver’s license; some experience in grounds maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Colorado class R driver’s license is required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, waters, plants, and maintains turf areas and beds.
• Inspect parks and trails for safety hazards and perform clean-up.
• Operate irrigation systems and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and train staff on maintenance tasks and projects.
• Assist in project planning, cost estimation and materials.
• Perform pool and restroom upkeep and seasonal maintenance.

Skills

Two-way radio operation

Operate park maintenance equipment

Read diagrams and plans

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado Class R driver's license

Grounds maintenance experience preferred

Tools

Mowing equipment

Edgers & string trimmers

Backpack blowers

Pesticide applicators

Power drills & saws

Aerators

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Parks & Recreation Office, Pueblo West C - Pueblo West, CO
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Salary Range: $21.66 - $32.50Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Government

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of skilled and unskilled assignments related to the maintenance, repair or construction of park irrigation systems, athletic fields and park and open space facilities, pools, and associated equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs park maintenance duties including various combinations of the following: irrigates, mows, weeds, trims, renovates, and fertilizes turf areas.
• Provides direction, assistance, and training to other parks maintenance staff assigned to specific projects.
• Ability to plan projects, estimate costs and materials necessary to complete assignments, plan and lay out projects, prioritize work, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and oversee complex assignments through project completion.
• Ability to perform related maintenance assignments during scheduled seasonal events or during emergency situations.
• Maintains trees, shrubs, and beds throughout the district by watering, pruning, trimming, planting, removing, and weeding.
• Clears snow, leaves, trash and debris from rights-of-way, sidewalks, and sports fields.
• Empties trash receptacles and transports rubbish, picks up litter.
• Assists in the cleaning of parks, restrooms, park facilities and public grounds.
• Conducts safety inspections for all park facilities, equipment, public grounds and informs supervisor of needed repairs.
• Inspects parks and trails for safety hazards such as debris and erosion.
• Performs maintenance on the ball fields including repairing batter boxes and pitching mound areas, removes litter, sweeps dugouts, clean bleachers and dugouts.
• Performs in field maintenance including: hand rakes perimeter, edge, scarify, nail drag and safety drag infield; transport equipment.
• Performs pool maintenance: Start up and close down for the season, clean pool, locker rooms, and decks. Add chemicals, check chemical reads on a daily basis, ensure facility is safe for the public.
• Performs custodial and general maintenance duties in and around restrooms at facilities and locker rooms at pool.
• Mix chemicals and fertilizers according to predetermined formula and operate spray rig to apply chemicals and fertilizers to trees, shrubs, grass, and weeds.
• Inspects and repairs park equipment and facilities, such as picnic tables and grills.
• Maintains and repairs park irrigation system, changing and adjusting sprinkler heads, maintaining controllers, and assisting in the installation and major maintenance of irrigation plumbing.
• Operates all necessary motorized equipment including: mowers, rider mowers, equipment trailers, pickup and dump trucks, tractors, and similar equipment.
• Operates small and medium size equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edger’s, chain saws, power washers, and jackhammers.
• Responds to requests, concerns and inquiries from the public and other staff.
• Maintains vehicle logs and may be required to fill out daily logs.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
• May direct the work of lower-level Park maintenance technicians, and volunteers performing maintenance and repairs.
• May fill in as office help in the absence of the parks office staff.
• Employees may be subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.

Qualifications: Knowledge

• Knowledge of laws and safety related to vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of park maintenance safety procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of park maintenance.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Pueblo West Metropolitan District.
• Knowledge of equipment used in park maintenance including but not limited too; mowing equipment, edger’s, string trimmers, backpack blowers, pesticide applicators, power drills and saws, aerators, hand tools, and snow removal equipment.

Skills

• Skill in operating a two-way radio.
• Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job including equipment used in parks, sports fields, and grounds maintenance.
• Able to run the bobcat and the back-hoe proficiently.
• Must be able to read and interpret diagrams, plans, and specifications: apply sound inspection methods to detect deviations from the plans, specifications and standard installation practices.

Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district employees and the general public.
• Must have ability to comply with safety standards set forth by the Pueblo West Metropolitan District.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgement.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Required Education/Certifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience. Grounds maintenance or landscape experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Maintain a Certified Pool Operator ("CPO"), or will be required within 90 days of hiring (extended if class not available).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, see, hear, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• This position requires the employee to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• The employee is required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

This position is considered a “safety-sensitive” position and will be subject to monthly random drug and alcohol screening

Pueblo West Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer