Parks Technician

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Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were 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:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer 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
• WellFunded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• Onsite fitness center and overall employee wellbeing 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. Youll 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. Were 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 control using mechanical methods or by applying herbicides
• Performs snow removal and sanding according to City standards and schedules; manages and maintains recordkeeping 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 Drivers 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 Drivers 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 drugfree workplace. A positive test of 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.