For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit:https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2173?c=douglasco
Parks Maintenance Tech I - This is entry-level technical work responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and construction of County parks, parks facilities, trails and open space within the Parks, Trails & Building Grounds.
Parks Maintenance Tech II - This is skilled, technical work responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and construction of County parks, parks facilities, trails and open space within the Parks, Trails & Building Grounds.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
-Inspects park grounds, trails, open space, and facilities to determine need or extent of repairs.
-Prepares and maintains records of completed work.
-May direct the activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians, community service workers, and volunteers performing maintenance and repair work including mowing grass, landscaping grounds, correcting drainage problems, removing trash, and maintaining park roads and parking lots.
-Operates equipment including pickups, single axle and tandem axel trucks, all types of tractor-trailers, rollers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, trenchers, chippers, and concrete cutters.
-Irrigation preventive maintenance, repairs, installation and controller programming during the irrigation season.
-Performs maintenance, repairs, and construction of parks, parks facilities, and trails including; replacing plant material and playground equipment, resurfacing trails, trimming trees and shrubs, and erecting and repairing fences.
-Performs snow removal and application of anti-icing and de-icing products for County buildings, parks, and trails.
-Checks equipment and tools to assure safe and proper usage.
-Responds to inquiries from park users and the public.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Parks Maintenance Tech II:
-Repair, maintenance and construction in parks, trails and building grounds including, turf maintenance, fence construction and maintenance, chemical application and noxious weed control, grading parking lots and trails surfaces, removal of trash, restroom cleaning and facility maintenance, over seeding, top dressing, landscaping, erosion control, maintenance of infrastructure, and playground inspections and repairs.
-May direct the work of lower-level Park Maintenance Technicians Seasonal Parks Technicians, and volunteers performing maintenance and repairs including mowing grass, landscaping grounds, correcting drainage problems, removing trash, and maintaining park roads and parking lots as needed.
-Instruction of new employees and seasonal staff on standard of work and safety procedures.
-Process relevant paperwork daily.
-May direct tasks of lower-level technicians.
-On call duty for special events and snow removal.
-Ability to perform strenuous labor for up to 8 hours a day and beyond during snow season.
-Attend and contribute to various meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Parks Maintenance Tech I:
A high school diploma or GED.
Six months of related experience.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Parks Maintenance Tech II:
A high school diploma or GED.
Two years of related experience.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
Ability to obtain Commercial Class Driver's License (CDL-A) within one year of hire.
For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit:https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2173?c=douglasco
