Seasonal Parks Technician 1

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Seasonal Parks Technicians to join their team. This role involves performing maintenance and improvement projects across various parks, ensuring the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces. Candidates will operate tools and equipment while working in diverse weather conditions. With no formal education required, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those eager to gain hands-on experience in parks maintenance. If you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to community spaces, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required, but relevant experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance hazards and safety precautions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and improvement projects on County parks.
• Operate hand and power tools for various maintenance tasks.
• Maintain trails, picnic areas, and other park facilities.

Skills

Manual Labor

Basic Maintenance Knowledge

Safety Precautions Awareness

Effective Communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire 4 (four) Seasonal Parks Technicians.

Parks Technician I is the entry-level classification in the Parks Maintenance series. The Parks Technician I performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties, within specific guidelines, in the development and maintenance of County parks, open space, buildings, and grounds.

These are seasonal, full-time, non-benefited positions that will work 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. These positions will work out of multiple sites in Boulder County, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are non-exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: March 24th
• Reference Check: March 26th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Performs maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department.
2. Operates hand tools, power tools and equipment to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.
3. Performs ongoing maintenance and repair on trails, picnic areas, buildings, parking lots, and other Parks facilities.
4. Performs related work, as required.
5. May be reassigned during emergency situations.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, no formal education or experience is required.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of parks or grounds maintenance experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to parks and building maintenance.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Back and Upper Body:

• Occasionally mows with self-propelled 135 or 175 lb. power mower or cut weeds with 15 lb. power weed whacker (supported with harness), moving from side to side.
• Occasionally shovels dirt and gravel, and digs holes for posts using clam digger and/or 19 lb. digging bar.
• Occasionally lifts 43 lb. T-port driver (two-person lift with handles) shoulder height to drive metal fence posts.
• Occasionally lifts eighty-pound cement bags (two-person lift) and carry to work site.
• Occasionally lifts and positions ramps to allow tractor loading and unloading from trailer with assistance.
• Occasionally required to lift and operate two-handed 60 lb. jackhammer to break rock.
• Occasionally picks up and removes trash.
• Must lift 40 lb. trash bag from ground level to truck bed height of 42 inches (could be two-person lift).

Hands and Arms:

• Occasionally operates 2-3 lb. hand pruners held overhead.
• Occasionally operates 15 lb. chain saw with two hands.
• Pushed mowers, running weed eaters and other lawn care tools.
• Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment.

Body Movement:

• Frequently walks over uneven rough terrain either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment.
• Requires agility to maneuver over limbs, branches, creeks, boulders, etc.
• Frequently requires ability to sit and drive tractor with mulcher while looking back.
• Occasionally kneels on angled surfaces to plant flowers and do other work on the ground.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status