Technician I, Parks (Golf)

About the role

The Parks Department with the City of Fort Collins is filling two vacancies for Technician I, Parks (Golf).

Responsibilities

• Cleans and repairs grounds, golf courses, restrooms, facilities, playgrounds, shelters, etc.
• Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs, hard/soft surface trails, cleaning and litter control; maintains, repairs, and tests water features.
• Prepares and renovates golf courses, playing fields and/or courts for recreational use.
• Safely operates and maintains medium to heavy-duty motor vehicles and specialized industry-related equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems.
• Provides direction and supervision to hourly and contractual employees.
• Captures and coordinates activities with volunteer groups and community partnerships.
• Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations.
• Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.
• Utilizes Integrated Pest Management approach and applies pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer as appropriate.
• Availability to assist with special events, rentals and special projects as required.
• Performs technical horticulture by designing, installing and maintaining flowers, containers, and planting beds containing trees, shrubs and perennials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years related experience in the parks, golf course maintenance, cemetery landscape, horticulture or farming industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to acquire a Department of Transportation Certification.
• Ability to acquire Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Ability to acquire Small Engine Repair Certification.
• Ability to acquire a Water Auditor Certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of turf management and horticulture.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automotive and heavy/light and specialized industry-related equipment and power tools.
• Ability to do carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, and/or electrical work.
• Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to obtain certifications.
• Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.
• Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.
• Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.
• Proficient in use of a computer and industry-related software such as e-mail, word processing and database input/management.

Skills

• Knowledge of turf management and horticulture.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automotive and heavy/light and specialized industry-related equipment and power tools.
• Ability to do carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, and/or electrical work.
• Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to obtain certifications.
• Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.
• Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.
• Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.
• Proficient in use of a computer and industry-related software such as e-mail, word processing and database input/management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children)

Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Wellness program, workout facilities

Employee/family onsite health clinic

Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

Collaborative work environment