Parks Maintenance Technician I

Kids for the Future

Firestone (CO)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Kids for the Future in Firestone, CO is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician I to assist with entry-level to semi-skilled duties across parks, trails, and municipal grounds. You will operate basic landscape equipment and support maintenance and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Colorado driver license, and ability to perform physically demanding outdoor tasks. Training and cross-department collaboration are included.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver license.
Ability to operate hand tools and light to heavy equipment.
Knowledge of safety protocols when working with machinery.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine maintenance and construction activities across parks and trails.
Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and power tools.
Perform routine safety inspections and assist with data records.
Support cleaning and upkeep of park facilities and amenities.

Skills

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Communication

GIS mapping

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS mapping

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location 9950 PARK AVE,Firestone, CO, 80504-7820,United States
Job Category Parks & Recreation, Maintenance & Facilities, Lanscaping & Groundskeeping
Industry Public Works, Grounds Maintenance, Environmental Services
Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

Only 1 Position Available for: Tech I, II, or III

Hiring Range: $23.28 - $27.94 hourly

Salary Range: $23.28 - $30.27 hourly

Summary

The Parks Maintenance Technician I assists with a variety of entry-level to semi-skilled duties in the areas of general maintenance, landscaping, construction, and equipment operation in the Town’s parks, trails, athletic fields, municipal building and grounds, rights-of-way, streets, landscaped areas, urban forest, and open space. This position is an entry-level role for the department and reports directly to the Parks Foreman. This position requires general proficiency in all areas of landscape, horticulture, arboriculture, and forestry, and will be cross-trained in all aspects of Parks Maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Assists with a variety of routine maintenance and construction activities including turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, playground maintenance, trails maintenance, hardscape maintenance, general forestry, open space, and horticultural assignments
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, such as; mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers, sprayers, trucks, trailers, wood chippers, chain saws, power tools, and various hand tools
May be required to make minor repairs or adjustments and perform preventative maintenance on equipment or provide a reasonable possible solution
Assists with inspection of playgrounds, park amenities, construction activities, and athletic fields for safety and compliance with Town standards and assists with ADA site assessments and records data
Mows, weeds, trims, and renovates grassy areas
Maintains planting beds in Town parks, along trails, and on municipal grounds
Plants, prunes, maintains and removes landscaped trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers
Cleans trash from the Town’s parks, trails, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, and open space and maintains trash receptacles; stocks and maintains doggie bag dispensers
Cleans, stocks, and maintains the restrooms and shelters within the Town’s parks
Assists with maintenance of trails and open space, including; identifying and correcting safety hazards, mowing, mulching, constructing and maintaining facilities, benches, underpasses, signs, kiosks, fences, and landscaped features, grading crusher fine trails
Applies herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines, maintains usage records according to the CO Department of Agriculture standards
Assists with the installation and repair of park equipment and facilities, such as; playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, pavilions, restrooms, and other fixtures or facilities
Performs a variety of duties that require the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Performs routine pre/post-use safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of such activities
Clears snow, leaves, and debris on trails, right-of-ways, sidewalks, parking lots, and municipal grounds using hand tools and small engine machinery
Assists with various Town events and festival set-up and tear-down activities
Facilitates good communication with other Town staff and the public, which may include sharing information and receiving feedback, listening to and respecting input, participating in workgroup conversations, and directly and respectfully dealing with issues that arise
Actively promotes a culture of safety by observing and following all Town and Department safety procedures, regulations, and policies and assists in ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses
Responds to customer inquiries and complaints as instructed by the Parks Foreman
May work in confined spaces that require ventilation to protect against potential noxious gases and fumes
Responsible for entering and completing work orders in the iWorq work order system
May be required to work overtime, be on-call and/or work a varying schedule including weekends and during emergency situations
Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Ability to use or learn to use hand tools and light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, bobcats, snow plows, trailers, loaders, small to large walk-behind and riding mowers, sprayers, compressors and tractors with implements
Knowledge of proper safety protocols when working with all equipment and heavy machinery
Knowledge of all parks, trails systems, and open space within Firestone within the first 90 days of employment
Ability to independently perform all of the essential duties of this position within the first 90 days of employment
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems or provide a reasonable possible solution
Ability to remove snow and ice on Town-owned sidewalks, facility parking lots, park parking lots, and trails
Ability to pay attention to detail and to recognize, report, and correct problems in parks and open space (broken sprinkler heads, playground equipment, etc.)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, maps, and drawings and perform common mathematical operations
Strong problem-solving skills that include the ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues and recognize when to elevate
Ability to use standard office equipment, computers, tablets, and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS mapping, and databases
Ability to complete daily operations in a competent and safe manner, and perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with supervisors, other Town staff, and the general public
Ability to keep workplace clean and organized, equipment clean and serviced, and take care of Town-owned assets appropriately
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in verbal and written form
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to achieve goals and handle assignments with efficiency and personal accountability

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in parks maintenance, landscape, or construction or related experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver license and a safe driving record throughout employment; Class B CDL license is preferred
Must obtain within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment a Pesticide Technician certification
Must possess or be able to obtain a Flagger certification within three (3) months of employment
Must possess or be able to obtain a Confined Space certification within three (3) months of employment

Physical Activities:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions. Work is performed year-round with regular exposure to any of the following: loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with times of increased noise.

Body Movement:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb, crawl and balance. The employee must be physically able to operate various motor vehicles. An employee is required to be available and on-call at various hours. Employees must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Vision:

Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.

Hearing:

Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.

At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. Our benefit package includes:

Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
Dental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
Vision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP

Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:

Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Time Off
Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hours
Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
HSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHP
Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
Membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics

You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:

Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)

In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.

The Town of Firestone’s affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

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