Public Works Technician “Gardener”

Triviewmetro; Monument, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Triview Metropolitan District in Monument, CO is hiring a full-time Public Works Technician (Gardener) to operate district vehicles and a range of equipment for park and road maintenance, including snow operations. Starting pay is $24.00-$28.00 per hour, with full benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus vacation and paid sick leave.

The role requires 3 years of related public works or parks maintenance experience and a Colorado driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in public works and/or parks maintenance with similar duties.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required at hire.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor and operate varied equipment.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies and snow events.

Responsibilities

• Landscape bed weed control by manual, chemical, or mechanical means.
• Prune and deadhead perennials, shrubs, and trees; maintain plant health.
• Ensure irrigation needs are adequate and perform fall deep-root fertilization.
• Mow, trim, edge grass; plant flowers, shrubs, and trees; maintain beds.
• Assist with landscape enhancement projects and clean up debris from roads.
• Participate in snow and ice removal and on-call emergencies as required.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation management

Pruning and shrub care

Tree care

Snow removal

Equipment operation

On-call readiness

Job description

Triview Metropolitan District, a special district in the Town of Monument, Colorado, is located about 20 miles north of Colorado Springs. The District maintains approximately 50 miles of roads and 60 acres of parks and open space. Triview is hiring a full-time Public Works Technician “Gardener” to operate construction and maintenance equipment, perform manual labor as needed, and support park and road maintenance, including snow removal. This position also performs duties assigned by the Parks and Public Works Superintendent.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) plus overtime, non-exempt position. This position requires the operation of District-owned vehicles, pick-up trucks, UTVs, tractors, salt spreaders, snowplows, and requires the ability to operate a variety of power tools, including but not limited to large mowers, chain saws, air compressors, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, etc.

The selected candidate will perform the following:

• Landscape bed weed control — manual, chemical, and or machinal
• Prune and deadhead perennials, shrubs, and trees
• Maintain plant health
• Ensure irrigation needs are adequate for the time of year
• Deep-root fall fertilizer trees
• Winter water trees and shrubs
• Mow, trim, and edge grass; plant flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Make sure all landscape beds are maintained and well kept
• Assist with landscape enhancement projects
• Sweep and clean up debris and materials from the roads

This position will be required to participate in snow and ice removal, including manual snow shoveling, as well as other job-related duties as assigned. The selected candidate must also be willing to be on call and work long shifts at all hours of the day for emergencies and snow operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Colorado driver’s license is required at the time of hire. Three years of experience working as a public works and/or parks maintenance worker with similar skills as described above. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and work independently as required.

The candidate will perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects, and be able to work in all weather conditions. Safety procedures and practices are required, such as wearing District-supplied safety equipment. A good working relationship with co-workers and the general public is a necessity. The candidate must be able to be called out for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, etc., and must be knowledgeable in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Starting salary is $24.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus full District benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance along with vacation time and paid sick leave.

Triview Metropolitan District is an equal opportunity employer.