Resident Parks & Facilities Technician I

Jefferson County; Ewing Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

40 hours PTO start

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Resident Parks & Facilities Technician I to perform event setup, custodial tasks, and routine maintenance at Boettcher Mansion and Lookout Mountain Nature Center. This on-site role requires living in the Carriage House Apartment and working 40 hours weekly, Wednesday through Sunday, with possible schedule adjustments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, no prior experience required, and a focus on safety, communication, and teamwork with vendors and

Qualifications

• Building systems, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Groundskeeping, landscaping, and seasonal property care.
• Coordination with contractors, vendors, and event staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare locations for events and set up equipment.
• Answer visitor questions and explain park rules and resources.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for maintenance and repairs.
• Custodian duties: cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies, cleaning grills, and picking up litter.
• Perform routine maintenance and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and repairs performed.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate as needed.
• Operate tools and vehicles and assist with inspections.
• Maintain landscaping, fencing, and storm water drainage as needed.

Skills

Building systems

Groundskeeping

Safety procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Event setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:**10/15/26**Division:**Open Space Division**Management Level:**Individual Contributor**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Benefit Eligibility:**This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.**Description:****JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:**The **Resident Parks & Facilities Technician I** will be responsible for event preparation, entry level custodial and semi-skilled labor activities related to the maintenance, repair, and restoration of parks, park amenities, facilities, and structures, oversight and upkeep of the property, and customer service activities at assigned properties and locations. **The position requires residing onsite in the Carriage House Apartment at Boettcher Mansion**.**SCHEDULE:**This position requires in person work, reporting on site to the Boettcher Mansion & Lookout Mountain Nature Center. This role works 40 hours/week 5 days a week, **Wednesday through Sunday**. Schedule adjustments with little notice may be necessary for urgent facility or property needs. Please note that weekends will be required for this position.**COMPENSATION:**Hiring Range: $22.00 - $23.60 USD HourlyCompensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.**BENEFITS:**Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including **a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires**; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click for our Total Rewards summary.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*** Prepare locations for events by determining the most efficient configurations. Set up equipment. Accommodate specific customer requests. Confirm code compliance.* Answers visitor questions and provide information about park rules, safety, and resources. Interact with the public and vendors through effective oral, written and electronic means. Act as a reference for park users. Coordinate with vendors and contractors, as needed, for specialized maintenance and repairs.* Train in and perform custodian duties including cleaning and restocking of public restrooms, removal of bags from trash collecting receptacles, cleaning grills, safe removal of hot ash, and picking up litter on park grounds. Participate in conducting regularly scheduled maintenance.* Train and repair routine and preventative maintenance activities and work requests by routinely observing various locations. This includes seasonal activities such as snow removal. Keep accurate records of maintenance work and repairs performed.* Respond to emergency situations by determining the necessary plan of action including gate operation and alarm response. Utilize available resources and determine the supplies needed. Escalate emergencies as needed to JCPOS leadership.* Train in the use of hand and power tools, and light equipment including weed trimmer, mowers, and chain saws. Operate a pickup truck. Train and assist with equipment and vehicle pre and post use inspections.* Coordinate with other staff to ensure that all tasks are being carried out efficiently and effectively.* Train and assist with the maintenance, upkeep, repair and improvement of parks and park, amenities, facilities, structures, fencing, and storm water drainage solutions. Performs fence and boundary maintenance.* Assist and train in the maintenance of trees, grasses, and weeds near trailheads, amenities, facilities, and park structures for safety and aesthetics. Assist with tree trimming and removal activities. Train in the application of herbicides and pesticides. Responsible for oversight and upkeep of the property by maintaining the property's landscaping and routine cleaning. Ensures that all safety and security features are working properly.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click \"apply\" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.Minimum Qualifications:* Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalency* Experience: None* Certifications/Licenses: NonePreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Building systems, maintenance, and safety procedures* Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry principles* Groundskeeping, landscaping, and seasonal property care* Building codes, fire and life safety standards, and preventive maintenance practices* Coordination with contractors, vendors, and event staff* Historic preservation awareness and sensitivity to older structures* Effective communication and teamwork across departments and vendors* Sound judgment and problem-solving in routine and emergency situations* Time management and prioritization in a multi-task environment* Event and space setup, including equipment configuration and code compliance.* Maintain clean, safe, and visually appealing grounds and facilities* Identify and address maintenance needs proactively* Adapt to changing priorities, weather, and seasonal demands* Work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring accountability**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:*** **Driver's License:** Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado's driver's license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.* **Pre-Employment Screening:** Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.* **Accommodations Statement**: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.**APPLICATION:****Apply Now!**We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!Please submit your online application by **11:59PM on the posted closing date**.A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but **do not replace the information asked for in the application**. Please complete all required sections of the application.You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information.We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you.You can check your application status by logging into yourFor more information about the hiring process, visit:Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [e-mail]**Education:****Experience:**Work Experience: No Experience######**Certifications:****Languages:****Category:**Maintenance & Trades### Employee Total Rewards and BenefitsA wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.# For the best application experience, we recommend selecting **\"Sign in with Email.\"**Click \"read more\" for more information.If you choose to sign in with email, you will need to **verify your email address before proceeding with your application**. Using your email address also helps ensure that your application and future