Grounds Maintenance Operator - Levels I, II, III

Town of Frisco•Frisco, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Operator is an hourly, non-exempt, year-round full-time position in the Town of Frisco Public Works Department. The role operates equipment and power tools to maintain, repair, construct, and replace Town-owned sidewalks, recreation paths, parks, buildings, grounds, playgrounds, sports facilities, the cemetery system, and streets. The position has three levels, and placement and wage offers are based on interview results, relevant experience, and education. The listed pay ranges are $22.494–$33.741 per hour for Grounds Operator I, $24.744–$37.115 per hour for Grounds Operator II, and $29.940–$44.910 per hour for Grounds Operator III. The role includes routine equipment maintenance and inspections, seasonal snow removal and de-icing, ice rink maintenance, and work supporting Town events. Depending on level, duties also include operating light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment; landscaping and irrigation work; completing construction projects; inspecting and repairing playgrounds; and, at Level III, assisting and mentoring Grounds staff and helping prioritize work when the Manager or Lead Operator is absent. Regular, reliable in-person attendance is required. Work is 100% outdoors, and schedules may include weekends, holidays, nights, special events, and on-call work. Typical summer hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; typical winter hours are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with variation based on weather and storms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required at all levels.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to function independently and make sound, reasonable decisions without supervisory guidance.
Valid driver's license.
CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided by the Town.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment physical.
At least 18 years of age for Level I; at least 21 years of age to tow a utility trailer with a Town vehicle.
Level I: Less than two years of grounds or construction maintenance experience.
Level II: At least two years of grounds, construction, or landscape maintenance experience supporting the Town of Frisco, or eight or more years of related grounds, construction, or landscape maintenance experience; at least two years of snow removal operations is also required.
Level III: At least five years of grounds, construction, or landscape maintenance experience supporting the Town of Frisco, or eight or more years of related experience plus at least two years of commercial irrigation experience or at least two years of turf management experience.
Level III: Required certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (NPRA) and Irrigation Auditor (IA), subject to approval by the Grounds Supervisor, Grounds Manager, and Public Works Director; the posting also states that either certification may be required, with the Town determining which requirement fits the position.
Able to operate a variety of equipment, hand tools, and power tools used in Public Works operations and safely maneuver vehicles and equipment.
Able to work at heights from 0 to 85 feet above ground.
Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, holidays, nights, special events, and on-call work.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting and carrying weights at the stated frequencies and standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Subject to the Town's Drug and Alcohol Workplace policy, including a pre-employment physical and drug test depending on position level; CDL holders are subject to additional drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Level I: Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, HRIS, and basic computer operations.
Level II: Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, HRIS, and basic computer operations.
Level II: One or more relevant grounds or landscaping certifications are preferred, such as Master Gardener, applicator license, irrigation, or playground certification.
Level III: Additional coursework from a trade or technical school.
Level III: Basic understanding of GIS applications and ability to enter data into asset management software applications.
Level III: Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word; two or more years of HRIS experience is listed as required in the posting's qualifications table.
CDL Class B.
Level III: Certified Irrigation Technician (IT) and Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (IA).
Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and equipment common to municipal public works operations.

Responsibilities

Operate Town equipment as directed, including equipment such as motor graders, dump trucks, wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, street sweepers, municipal tractors, backhoes, pickup trucks, utility vehicles, and related heavy equipment.
Operate equipment and power tools for landscape maintenance and use hand and power tools for daily maintenance, repair, and construction.
Perform basic daily equipment maintenance and preventative inspections, including pre- and post-trip checks and checking fluids; report problems promptly to the Fleet Supervisor and Vehicle Technicians.
Remove snow and de-ice Town-owned streets, sidewalks, recreation paths, and parking lots during winter, and perform ice rink maintenance.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow applicable safety and security standards; be responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Operate light and medium-duty equipment at Level I, or light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment at Levels II and III, for construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement involving streets, storm drainage, snow removal, parks, buildings, grounds, cemetery systems, and sports and playground facilities; Levels II and III also include concrete and asphalt surfaces.
At Levels II and III, complete landscaping and irrigation installation, tow equipment needed for maintenance duties, and haul landscape materials.
At Level III, complete in-house construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects independently and collaboratively, including work on streets, storm drainage, landscape irrigation, parks, playgrounds, and other facilities.
At Level III, complete playground inspections and repairs, purchase irrigation equipment and supplies, and audit irrigation systems and recommend water-saving improvements.
At Level III, in the absence of the Manager or Lead Operator, assist and mentor Grounds staff, prioritize daily and construction projects, and manage special projects.
Perform duties related to Town-sponsored special events, including setup, teardown, trash removal, and street sweeping.
Attend Town and departmental training and meetings as assigned; communicate professionally and promptly with Town employees, citizens, customers, and vendors.
Follow Town policies, standards, regulations, and professional expectations; make sound decisions when a supervisor is absent and perform other assigned duties.
May be required to supervise seasonal employees.

Benefits

Free car washes year-round.
Free recycling, trash, and compost pickup.
Free summer paddle sports.
One free two-hour pontoon or fishing boat rental reservation per employee; free boat rentals may also be available if not rented for the final rental of the day.
Free winter tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park.
Free Nordic Center passes for the employee and family.
Free Terrain Park pass.
Friends and family tubing passes.
Discounted Copper Mountain season passes.
Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employees and half-price passes for dependents.