Outdoor Grounds & Facilities Technician

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Outdoor Services Technician - Outdoor Services Department job at Poudre School District. Fort Collins, CO. Information Specific To This Position Pay Range: $22.49-$25.19 (min - 12% above min)/hr* Hours/day: 8 Work calendar days: 260 Duration of position: Ongoing Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefi Summary Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in all phases of school grounds maintenance including: facility repair and maintenance; snow/ice removal; turf, tree, shrub, and plant care; repair of irrigation systems; and playground and athletic facility repair and maintenance. Job Tasks

• Perform necessary repairs to outdoor facilities, playgrounds, etc.
• Repair and renovate irrigation systems (seasonal).
• Operate medium to heavy duty motor vehicles and equipment.
• Repair electrical problems in controllers, pumps, and electrical

valves (seasonal).

• Provide assistance to seasonal/hourly personnel in the field.
• Utilize District computer system.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and tennis, basketball, and all

hard surface courts for recreational use (seasonal).

• Operate specialized turf maintenance equipment.
• Renovate athletic fields and maintain backstops, fences, and metal

bleachers.

• Perform snow removal and ice mitigation as needed (seasonal) to ensure

safe egress to and from buildings.

• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or

environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, & Licenses Required High school diploma or GED Two to three years of related experience in grounds maintenance or closely related field Vocational school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required 61913 - Outdoor Services Technician Criminal background check required for hire Valid Colorado Driver's License Must meet District driver insurability requirements Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire d