Park Maintenance Technician III

About the role

VISION El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. PURPOSE We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day activities and provides direction, training, and oversight to crew(s); performs supervisory duties in absence of Supervisor as needed.
• Completes paperwork and special projects as assigned by the District Supervisor.
• Performs unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled labor in any or all the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, trash collection, and winter snow removal.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles such as riding mower, skid-steer, backhoe, turf maintenance equipment and dump truck.
• Performs inspections, routine preventative maintenance, and cleaning of assigned vehicles.
• Identifies and recommends the need for various minor capital improvements to superiors within assigned areas which may include, but are not limited to, existing and potential safety concerns, turf, horticulture, forestry, irrigation, building and facility maintenance, construction, and other programs.
• Identifies additional supplies, tools, or materials needed to complete recommended improvements.
• Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County fleet guidelines.
• Captains the activities of volunteers performing related work, including training and scheduling.
• Makes recommendations to District Supervisor regarding the performance of employees.
• Records inventory data and completes weekly safety check lists and work orders.
• Provides departmental support for special events and other activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of horticulture and landscape maintenance techniques, sprinkler systems, and related equipment operation.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with County staff and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to effectively oversee the work of subordinates and ensure assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy labor in all types of weather.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment.
• Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Maintain basic computer skills, including standard applications and Microsoft Office.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Three years of progressively responsible work experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Licenses/Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment; CDL training is provided by El Paso County.

Pay

Hiring Range: $55,000.00 - $62,500.00 annually

Schedule

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change.