Botanic Park Facilities Team Lead

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$25 - $31

About The Position

It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Job Description: When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city. A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction. A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services. A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful, and welcoming community. Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community! We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay, but being a part of our amazing team of people is even better. The City of Steamboat Springs Yampa River Botanic Park Division in the Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce we are hiring a Facilities Team Lead. Do you want to work in a beautiful environment outdoors in the fresh air? Then stop and smell the roses and join the team at the Yampa River Botanic Park, where a unique collection of plants that are native to Colorado and similar environments worldwide are showcased providing education, inspiration, and serenity. We are a small, friendly team that works to beautify one of the only botanical gardens in Northwest Colorado welcoming thousands of visitors throughout the summer. A place of community, this riverside botanical garden is a very rewarding place to work where visitors will stop and thank you for the work you do. All of this combined with our flexible schedule makes it one of the best places to work in Steamboat. GENERAL PURPOSE The Facilities Team Member performs the daily tasks and responsibilities of a public garden facilities technician. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Botanic Park’s facilities and systems. The position runs from approximately late April through the end of October. The position is expected to work 40 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends. While consistency is important, the schedule can be flexible to adapt to employee’s needs.

Requirements

Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of experience relating to landscape construction, maintenance, or repair, irrigation systems, or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and repair.
Strong knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in grounds maintenance.
Ability to adapt, take initiative, work independently, and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, other departments and the public
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while always espousing safety.
Builds and maintains the infrastructure that supports the gardens and meets the needs of visitors including but not limited to hardscape, trails, stairs, walkways, gates, and signage.
Maintains the irrigation system including programming and repairs.
Works with the Lead Horticulturist to monitor the system and adjusts throughout the growing season.
Utilizes Baseline to analyze data and adjust the system accordingly.
Manages the water right/irrigation ditch from Fish Creek and the head gate through the Botanic Park.
Ensures the maintenance of the Trillium House including the annual maintenance review and implementation of necessary tasks.
With the horticulture staff, ensures the restrooms are cleaned daily, and kitchen and Emerald Room are cleaned weekly and before functions.
Coordinates, schedules, and serves as the primary contact for contractors including but not limited to irrigation consultants, art conservators, painters, appliance repairs, mosquito control, concrete maintenance, and other skilled professionals.
Oversees all turfgrass maintenance with the Groundskeeper.
Serves as the liaison with the Parks and Recreation Department staff to coordinate irrigation turn on and blow out, irrigation repair as needed, turfgrass maintenance including aeration and dethatching, and equipment maintenance.
Serves as the liaison with other City departments including Facilities to coordinate maintenance work as necessary.
Is responsible for large equipment including but not limited to the tractor, two golf carts, and the tonka machine.
Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Supports the horticulture staff as needed.
Assists with Botanic Park special events as needed.
Interacts with visitors and answers visitor’s questions about the Botanic Park.