Outdoor Services Technician-Outdoor Services

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in all phases of school grounds maintenance including: facility repair and maintenance; snow/ice removal; turf, tree, shrub, and plant care; repair of irrigation systems; and playground and athletic facility repair and maintenance.

JOB TASKS

• Perform necessary repairs to outdoor facilities, playgrounds, etc.
• Repair and renovate irrigation systems (seasonal).
• Operate medium to heavy duty motor vehicles and equipment.
• Repair electrical problems in controllers, pumps, and electrical valves (seasonal).
• Provide assistance to seasonal/hourly personnel in the field.
• Utilize District computer system.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and tennis, basketball, and all hard surface courts for recreational use (seasonal).
• Operate specialized turf maintenance equipment.
• Renovate athletic fields and maintain backstops, fences, and metal bleachers.
• Perform snow removal and ice mitigation as needed (seasonal) to ensure safe egress to and from buildings.
• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED
• Two to three years of related experience in grounds maintenance or closely related field
• Vocational school or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• Must meet District driver insurability requirements
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire date