Landscaping Technician I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Landscaping Lead with training programs focusing on equipment safety parks maintenance wildlife management and other relevant areas.

• Collaborates with other Parks field staff to address maintenance needs special projects and unforeseen emergencies.

• Assists senior staff with the City of Boulder Park and Playground Safety Program including conducting repairs safety inspections and equipment maintenance.

• Performs a range of horticultural tasks such as planting fertilizing pruning and effective weed control.

• Assists with turf maintenance practices as directed including mowing fertilization aeration and irrigation management.

• Reports irrigation issues to Landscaping Lead and Irrigation division.

• Adheres to and promotes safety procedures regulations and policies to create a secure work environment.

• Assists with maintenance tasks on equipment structures and recreational facilities.

• Responds promptly to emergency situations which may include addressing tree damage flood recovery and other urgent matters.

• Understands and adheres to departmental and city mission vision and values.

• Performs snow removal duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks outdoors even under varying weather conditions.

• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding irregular hours weekends evenings holidays and emergencies.

• Knowledge and limited experience in horticulture turf management irrigation and general park maintenance.

• Skills at a proficient level in utilizing tools equipment and software relevant to the role.

• Skills in excellent communication and customer service.

• Valid drivers license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree certification or completed training in a related field.

• Ability and willingness to gain experience working for a public agency.

• Ability to demonstrate a limited understanding of resource conservation within a parks maintenance context.

• Knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with high-visitor urban environments.

• Possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class B.

• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

• Skills at a limited level in utilizing tools equipment and software relevant to the role.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED.

• No experience is required for this role.

• Ability to obtain relevant certifications including First Aid CPR AED within one (1) year.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Landscaping and Irrigation Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: none

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Engage in physically demanding tasks outdoors across a variety of weather conditions. Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks outdoors and under all weather conditions including the ability to stand kneel and bend frequently and for extended periods of time. Display the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and competently operate machinery. Requires standing walking bending climbing lifting dragging and pushing. Leverage effective communication skills both written and verbal.

• Work Environment: Willingness and ability to work irregular hours weekends evenings holidays or emergencies as required to respond to Parks and Forestry maintenance needs including on-call for snow removal or tree related to work under stressful situations and shifting priorities.

• Machines and Equipment Used: Demonstrate proficiency in operating machinery and using office equipment. Will be required to perform snow removal duties as required. Riding and hand mowers edgers weed eaters backpack blowers grinders drills chainsaws rototillers; equipment such as tractors front-end loaders/ backhoes pick-up trucks utility vehicles trailers snowplows snow blowers; and hand tools such as wrenches hammers paint brushes and rollers shovels rakes pruning shears and saws.