Parks, Open Space and Golf Technician I/II
Full Time • Public Works
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
EXEMPT: No
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Space
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Space
REPORTS TO: Parks Manager/Open Space Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time & Seasonal
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time & Seasonal
SALARY RANGE: Technician I: $42,907-$64,360/Annually
Technician II: $$47,305-$74,504/ Annually
Seasonal Technician: $18.00/hr
Technician II: $$47,305-$74,504/ Annually
Seasonal Technician: $18.00/hr
HIRING RANGE: Technician I: $42,907-$53,633/Annual DOQ
Technician II: $$47,305-$59,134/ Annual DOQ
Seasonal Technician: $18.00/hr
SUMMARY
Under specified supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties pertaining to parks, open space, trails, golf, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, medians, lakes, ponds and other amenities. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level or, when filled from outside, require previous and directly related experience.
Technician I:
Under immediate supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Parks, Open Space and Golf maintenance series. Incumbents entering the class have little to no directly related work experience. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. This position encompasses seasonal hiring in maintenance operations.
Technician II:
Under general supervision, this is the second class in the Parks, Open Space and Golf maintenance series. Incumbents assigned to this class have previous work experience and are expected to perform the full range of work assigned, operate large-equipment and/or work with independence and initiative.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs Park and/or golf maintenance duties including various combinations of the following: waters, mows, weeds, trims, renovates and fertilizes turf areas; plants, waters, edges, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers; clears snow, leaves and debris from rights-of-way, sidewalks, sports fields and courts; empties trash receptacles and transports rubbish to landfill.
- Applies herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines; maintains usage records.
- Maintain the city’s open space areas such as waterways, lakes, trail corridors and other undeveloped properties. Some of the tasks include noxious weed control, invasive tree and shrub control, trail maintenance, amenity maintenance, monitoring wildlife and fish issues and litter control.
- Operates and maintains equipment necessary to complete the duties required for this position.
- Repairs facilities, such as playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and grills.
- Maintains and repairs computerized irrigation systems, changing and adjusting sprinkler heads and assisting with irrigation plumbing repairs.
- Maintains trees, shrubs and beds throughout the Town by watering, pruning, trimming, planting, removing, weeding and chipping.
- Maintains landscapes throughout the Town pertaining to major medians, rights-of-way and roundabouts by watering, planting, pruning, weeding and enhancing hardscapes.
- Assists with the setup of public programs and special events.
- Responds to on-site inquiries from the public and staff.
- Sets up appropriate traffic control devices when working in the right-of-ways and medians.
- Assists in snow removal.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Seasonal Technician:
Seasonal Technician:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town of Frederick and the department.
- Skill in communicating effectively.
- Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.
Technician I:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town of Frederick and the department.
- Knowledge of the operation of landscape equipment such as, but not limited to, pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, skid-steers, roto-tillers, sod cutters, trenchers, mowers, string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers and various hand tools.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in-writing.
- Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job.
- Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.
Technician II:
In addition to previous requirements:
- Knowledge of the operation of large-scale mowing and aeration equipment and other landscape equipment such as, but not limited to, pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, variety of sizes of riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and various hand tools.
- Knowledge of plant material that grows in this area.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, including overhead spray, drip and sub-surface irrigation, and the ability to install, modify and make field adjustments to systems and ensure that they perform properly.
- Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pruning and plant health care techniques, and understanding of trees suitable for this area.
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making to resolve problems in the field.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Seasonal Technician:
- Must be 17 Years of Age
- Background Check is required.
- Possession of Driver’s License is preferred
- Previous experience in landscaping, golf or park maintenance is preferred.
Technician I:
- High School Diploma or GED
- First Aid, CPR & AED certification within one year from date of hire.
- Basic Pesticide Training within one year of hire.
- Forklift Certification within one year of hire.
- Flagger Certification within one year of hire.
Technician II (In addition to all Technician I requirements):
- Minimum of one year of experience in parks, open space, golf or landscape maintenance.
- Possess a Certified Operator Pesticide License in the Turf Category within one year of hire.
- Possess one of the following certificates within one year of hire:
- Landscape Technician Certificate (One Category)
- Irrigation Technician (Golf or Landscape)
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive.
The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive.
- This position includes sitting, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing on a frequent to constant basis. Due to the physical nature of this position, sufficient physical stamina, mobility, and dexterity are required, as is the ability to hear and see to safely perform assigned tasks. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination prior to being hired.
- Must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
- Must be able to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before handling toxic or caustic chemicals or any other material requiring an MSDS.
- Employees are frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, as work is most frequently performed outdoors. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including moisture, humidity, and/or extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vehicular traffic.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be very loud at times.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.
Compensación: $42,907.00 - $59,134.00 per year
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The Town of Frederick is centrally located along the northern section of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Frederick has experienced unprecedented population growth in the last decade, but has managed to hold onto its small town charm. In 2019, Frederick was named the safest mid-sized city in Colorado, and USA Today named Frederick the best place to live in the State of Colorado. We strive to be an employer of choice in the northern metro Denver area by offering our employees a rich benefits package, competitive pay, and a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider ourselves a family. We love to have fun, we empower each other to do our best every day, and we reach out to help each other whenever help is needed. We are dedicated to providing friendly, efficient and innovative services and programs that serve to enrich the lives of our residents.
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