Landscaping Technician II

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistsin the training and performance management of regular seasonal and other team members.

• Participatesin training programs focusing on equipment safety parks maintenance wildlife management and other relevant areas.

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

• Overseescontracted work ensuringtimelycompletion and adherence to project specifications.

• Assistslead with coordination with event promoters city departments and vendors for successful event setup and execution.

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

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

• Executescomprehensive turf maintenance practices including mowing fertilization aeration and irrigation management.

• Reports irrigation issues to lead and Irrigation division.

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

• Assistswith maintenance tasks on equipment structures infrastructure and recreational facilities.

• Respondspromptly 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.

• Performssnow removal duties as.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use light equipment such as string trimmers blowers chainsaws hedge clippers push mowers

• Ability to train subordinate level employees and impart knowledge effectively.

• Ability to bedependableand ateam playerdemonstratingacan-do will-do attitude.

• Ability toestablishand maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management city officials vendors other governmental agencies other employees and thegeneral public.

• Knowledge andgeneral understanding of the methods materials and equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of parks multi-use trails and other parks facilities.

• Knowledge andgeneral understanding of landscaping principles maintenance requirements and standards and practical application.

• Knowledge andgeneral understanding of horticultural practices and turfgrass maintenance.

• Knowledge andgeneral understanding of IPM theory.

• Knowledge andgeneral understanding of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials.

• Valid drivers licenseand ability tomaintainacceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have andmaintainacceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

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

• Ability andwillingness to gain experience working for a public agency.

• Ability todemonstratea limited understanding of resource conservation within aparksmaintenance context.

• Ability todemonstratefamiliarity with high-visitor urban environments.

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.

• Ability todevelopingleadership capabilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Skillsat a limited levelinutilizingtools equipment and software relevant to the role.

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HighSchool diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one (1) yearexperience in horticulture turf managementirrigationand general park maintenance.

• Ability to obtain relevant certifications including First Aid CPR AED OSHA 10hr. CIT (Certified Irrigation Technician) or equivalentwithinone (1) year.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:Landscapingand IrrigationSupervisor

Supervision Exercised:none

WORKING CONDITIONS ANDREQUIREMENTS

• 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 bendfrequentlyand for extended periods of time. Display the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and competentlyoperatemachinery. 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 asto respond to Parks and Forestry maintenance needs including on-call for snow removal or tree related to work under stressful situations andshiftingpriorities.

• Machines and Equipment Used:Demonstrateproficiencyinoperatingmachinery and using office equipment. Will beto perform snow removal duties as.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.