Parks Technician

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Parks Technician to enhance the beauty and functionality of community parks and facilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse tasks, including maintenance, equipment operation, and project assistance. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of landscape maintenance experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the community. Join a collaborative team and enjoy a competitive compensation package while contributing to the well-being of the community. If you love working outdoors and are eager to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Well-Funded Retirement Plan

On-site Fitness Center

Career Advancement Programs

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of landscape maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Landscape Maintenance

Pesticide Application

Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

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JOB LOCATION

13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces
  
  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Come grow with us! Our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department is looking for an enthusiastic Parks Technician to join our friendly team. You'll have the exciting opportunity to contribute to the beauty and functionality of our parks, athletic fields, and other facilities through diverse tasks like maintenance, equipment operation, and even assisting with new projects. We're looking for someone with at least two years of landscape maintenance experience who is ready to learn and take initiative. If you enjoy working outdoors and making a positive impact on your community, we invite you to bring your skills and passion to our team!

Hiring salary $20.85 - $26.06/hour

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities; and assists work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for the accomplishment of assigned tasks for the Parks Operations & Management Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department
• Demonstrates basic leadership skills by making proper field decisions and taking responsibility to ensure positive results
• Efficient in pesticide and fertilizer application and proper safety when handling either.
• Conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, vehicles, and parks assets
• Determines and obtains appropriate equipment and materials for specific tasks
• Coordinates, trains, and monitors work of groups comprised of seasonal employees, maintenance workers, and temporary employees for designated tasks and in proper safety practices
• Performs mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance tasks as needed
• Operates and adjusts a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
• Conducts preventative maintenance and assists in construction of grounds, facilities, and athletic fields
• Assists in performing weed control using mechanical methods or by applying herbicides
• Performs snow removal and sanding according to City standards and schedules; manages and maintains record-keeping system
• Assists in irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenance
• Addresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the field
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• This position may work weekends or overtime when required.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience:

• At least (2) two years of experience directly related to landscape maintenance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in landscape maintenance
• Experience in pesticide application
• Experience in sports field maintenance
  
  

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance tools, maintenance and construction activities; athletic field layouts/dimensions and particular maintenance requirements; irrigation systems; locations to be maintained; effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures; policies and procedures for record keeping; snow removal procedures; and first aid
  
  

Skills:

• Skill in performing tool and equipment maintenance activities; adjusting equipment appropriately; using supplies safely and efficiently; transporting and operating equipment safely
  
  

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, supervisor(s), and employees; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; monitor activities of others; follow planning and organizational guidelines; recognize problems or hazards of equipment, buildings, and specific environments; make minor repairs in the field; handle complaints and concerns of citizens with tact and diplomacy; and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement or shall get this license within the first (6) six months of hire
• Sustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) within the first (12) twelve months.
• One Certified Landscape Technician Certificate in any of the following exterior maintenance categories: Softscape Installation, Irrigation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance, or Principles of Turfgrass. Or shall get this within (12) twelve months of hire
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. cell phone, etc.) in the course of their employment
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift a maximum of (80) eighty pounds with assistance; may lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty pounds with or without assistance; considerable walking and standing; frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing; hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; vision to read manuals, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges; hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals; and speech communication to provide technical information and to communicate with employees and citizens
  
  

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals; work may be performed in a confined space; handles a variety of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and concrete and building materials common to maintenance and construction
  
  

Equipment Used:

• Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles common to the landscape operation and maintenance industry
  
  

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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