Maintenance Operator (Parks)

About the role

The City of Aspen is seeking a Maintenance Operator to support the Parks and Open Space Department. This position works under the direct supervision of either the City Forester, Field Supervisor, Trails Manager or Construction Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Performs natural resources management tasks including restoration seeding, planting, irrigation system installation and operation, weeding, fertilizing, and noxious vegetation control.
• Plants, trims, irrigates, and maintains trees, shrubs and grasses, including mowing and general turf management.
• Affixes to assist in completing various parks construction related duties including making repairs/improvements and building park facility structures and grounds.
• Completes and repairs park facilities and assets.
• Uses and maintains equipment and hand tools including but not limited to: landscape and construction tools and equipment, skid loaders, tractors, maintenance carts, backhoes, dump trucks, sweepers, compressors and light trucks.
• Performs construction tasks associated with development and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space facilities.
• Works on special projects, including the annual Christmas set-up and removal activities. Performs many varied activities associated with special events, such as Arbor Day, restoration projects, parades, recreational, sporting and cultural events.
• Assists with design, development and construction of new parks and upgrading existing facilities and properties.
• Delegates tasks to seasonal personnel during shift as appropriate, and insures completion of tasks during shift as appropriate. Provides training and resolves problems as necessary.
• During winter months, performs work duties in the removal of snow and ice from pedestrian malls, sidewalks, bridges, parking lots, culverts and drainage systems with medium and heavy weight equipment and hand tools.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of maintenance and construction experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook (Email) and have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms.
• Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Will have experience in construction/maintenance in a Parks operations setting and experience with operating construction equipment such as skid steers, excavators and backhoes.

Skills

• Maintain a high level of maintenance expertise in plumbing, wood finishing, painting, electricity, snow removal, and carpentry.
• Use tools, equipment and supplies involved in general maintenance and construction of buildings, landscape grounds and native areas.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations for Parks maintenance operations.
• Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation.
• Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation.

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment.
• Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service.
• Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses.
• Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley.
• Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs.
• Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices.
• Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance.

Pay

Hiring Range: $26.21/hour - $29.49/hour (DOE)
Salary Range: $26.21/hour - $39.33/hour

Schedule

Regular full time, hours may vary with workload. Evenings/Weekends will occasionally be required depending on department needs and special projects. On-Call: Required to perform on-call duty and must be immediately available for 24-hour response on a rotating schedule. Such activities include but are not limited to snow removal, cleaning up debris, fallen trees, water line repair, and irrigation and ditch maintenance.

Physical Demands

• Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
• Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
• Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
• Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
• Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
• Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
• Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
• Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
• Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
• Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

Work Environment

• Indoors: Office environment.
• Outdoors/Off-Site: Work is performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors, and involves exposure to a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.