Maintenance Worker II – Parks

Cogs; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glenwood Springs is seeking staff for essential parks and landscape duties. Responsibilities include maintaining turf, athletic fields, and facilities; operating mowers, loaders, trucks, and skid steers; and assisting with snow removal and project work.

A strong safety mindset and positive public interaction are required. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of skilled and semi-skilled experience or equivalent.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid/AED certification within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to use tablet-based software in the field for logging tasks and GIS functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal, mowing, weed control, and related landscaping tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment; service fuel, oil, coolant, tires and appearance; record usage.
• Care for turfgrass and athletic fields, including maintenance and pesticide application.
• Maintain park facilities, sidewalks, restrooms, and related structures.
• Assist with projects and snow removal using hand tools and equipment.
• Engage with the public in a friendly, safe, and informative manner.

Skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet-based software

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Glenwood Springs! The City’s employment opportunities are listed below. For more details on a particular position, select “Full Description.” The City of Glenwood Springs is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities for snow removal, mowing, weed control, and related landscaping activities.
• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment which includes checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; maintaining tire pressure and general appearance; taking necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
• Performs all aspects of care of turfgrass maintenance including aerating, fertilizing, topdressing, seed and sod, pesticide application, and mowing/trimming.
• Performs all aspects of care for athletic fields to include daily field/arena prep, routine field maintenance, and maintenance of athletic related equipment.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment including, but not limited to: mowers, loaders, trucks, and skid steers.
• Performs custodial, maintenance, and repair work in parks and public spaces; including but not limited to the care of park structures, playgrounds, sidewalks, crosswalks, parking lots, curbs, gutters, alleys, and restrooms.
• Assists with large and small projects across the department. Performs miscellaneous tasks on a regular basis, including but not limited to snow removal by hand and using equipment.
• Responds and interacts with members of the public in a friendly and respectful way, giving directions, reminding, and educating them on safety and sharing an enthusiasm for the City’s Park systems.

Core Competencies:

• Willing to work in harsh weather conditions including snow, heat, rain, and potentially hazardous environmental areas to complete a task.
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn about, athletic sports field layouts such as baseball, softball, soccer, and flag football.
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn about, facility and landscape maintenance, turf management, electricity, plumbing, janitorial, and construction.
• Ability to identify necessary tools and equipment prior to beginning a project or assignment.
• Safety-minded on the job; demonstrates safe handling of tools and equipment, and awareness around coworkers and members of the public.
• Basic math skills such as measuring, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Willingness to obtain further job-related certifications and knowledge.

Education, Training & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of skilled and semi-skilled experience.
• Or combination of education, skills, training, and/or experience in related field totaling at least two (2) years.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to use tablet-based software in the field for assigned task logging, field robot use, GIS assigned function.
• Possess computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in a recreation or municipal setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Necessary Physical Requirements:

Action

Frequency

Lifting

50-75 pounds frequently; 100 pounds occasionally

Carry

50-75 pounds frequently; 100 pounds occasionally

Pushing/Pulling

50-75 pounds frequently; 100 pounds occasionally