Maintenance Technician Park District

About the role

Under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Specialist, this position is responsible for learning and performing various skills associated with all aspects of park maintenance, including turf, irrigation, shrub and tree care, and facility maintenance with accepted maintenance practices for developed parks.

May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch, as well as work shifts deviating from this position's normal work days and/or with other work groups.

Responsibilities

• Performs all cultural maintenance practices inherent to maintaining irrigated turf grass parks including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Assists in maintenance of tree and shrub care, including plantings, removals, weed/pest control, pruning, and shrub bed maintenance.
• Performs trash and recyclables removal operations, including cleaning and clearing park grounds and facilities of litter and debris, operating a trash/recyclables removal truck, and maintaining waste receptacles and dog waste stations.
• Maintains public shelter facilities including roof repair, picnic table repair, trash receptacle repair, stocking of supplies, painting, staining, restroom cleaning, sanitizing, and grill maintenance.
• Assists with the inspection and skilled maintenance of all parks' irrigation systems and drinking and ornamental fountains, including repairs to mainlines, valves, laterals, heads, and pumps.
• Assists staff with District-sponsored events, deliveries of materials and supplies, set-up and disassembly of event tents, tables, picnic benches, and chairs.
• Assists with the documentation, routine inspection, and repairs to play equipment within the district playgrounds.
• Ensures proper care of assigned tools and equipment, performs maintenance on small equipment, and notifies appropriate personnel of need for tool, equipment, or vehicle maintenance service or repairs.
• Provides supplemental watering to new plantings using District watering equipment.
• Completes daily activity reports and records as required.
• Performs snow and ice removal using plow trucks, blowers, shovels, ice scrapers, de-icing salt, etc.
• Responds tactfully, respectfully, and in a timely fashion to inquiries and problems in person, by email, phone, and mail, providing helpful information and explanations in line with District policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Attends work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination equivalent to one (1) year of progressive skilled labor experience inherent to park or related grounds maintenance, with an emphasis on turf care, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, playground equipment, park facilities, urban forestry, and horticulture.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge of maintenance operations, irrigation systems, modern landscaping principles, methods, and best management practices.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the ability to adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and methods of pesticide application and the safe and proper use of pesticides and appropriate personal protective gear.
• Knowledge in the use and general maintenance of hand, power, and motorized tools associated with landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper operation of snow plows and snow blowers.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Ability to train employees, community service workers, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and practice proper safety precautions at all times.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events, and special work requests.
• Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately with the public, District administration, co-workers, and other agencies or contractors.
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and interact professionally with coworkers, patrons, supervisors, and vendors.

Pay

$42,065 - $47,708 annually based on qualifications, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employee assistance program at no cost, including counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and more.
• Employee Wellness Program with the ability to reduce medical premium by $390 annually.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 4 personal days per year.
• 11.5 paid vacation days per year.
• Paid sick leave.
• Up to 9% 401(a) employer contribution/match that vests after 3 years of service.
• Trainings to grow professional and personal skill sets.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program covering up to $2,500 per year.
• Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice rinks, and swimming pools.
• 50% off food at South Suburban restaurants.
• $5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses.
• Employee engagement activities, including staff gatherings, wellness challenges, and recognition honors.

Working Environment

This position regularly requires strenuous work outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions, ecosystems, and landscapes. Outdoor working environments can be wet, humid, and extreme in temperature variations, ultra-violet radiation exposure, and precipitation, including unlit or low-light night-time activities. Regularly exposed to environmental hazards including exposure to loud noises, fumes, dust, gases, molds, grasses, fertilizers, pesticides, solvents, oils, greases, and wildlife/insects such as bees and wasps.

Physical Requirements

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb with both legs and arms, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull/drag objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles while exercising good hand/eye and foot/eye coordination.
• Verbally communicate and exchange information, or hearing and listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals.
• May occasionally climb stairs and short ladders; work in uncomfortable positions for short periods of time.
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull/drag objects weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull/drag heavy amounts of weight up to 100 pounds with assistance, up or down changes in grade, into or out of vehicles or equipment, or over rough terrain or obstacles such as rock walls or landscape boulders.

Material and Equipment Used

• Pick-up trucks with manual or automatic transmission, snow plow trucks, ATVs or out-front mowers with snow plows, blowers, shovels, ice scrapers, de-icing salt, trailers for towing equipment or materials, tractors, and skid steers with various implements.
• Hand tools including shovels, rakes, screwdrivers, hammers, and wheelbarrows.
• Electrical power tools including drills, circular saws, and jig saws.
• Motorized power tools including weed trimmers, backpack blowers, rototillers, walk-behind mowers, snow blowers, and chainsaws.
• Pesticide application equipment including high or low-pressure sprayers and backpack sprayers, pesticides, fertilizers, and de-icing salt.
• Personal computer, smart or cell phone.
• District and personal vehicles for daily work and business purposes.