Grounds & Snow Maintenance Technician

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

7d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:The Grounds & Snow Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of assigned County properties and the repair and maintenance of associated equipment and systems. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work. Work is of a changing nature and initiative must be used to be able to handle different situations as necessary.

Requirements

Adaptable to change and support directives given by leadership.
Ability to effectively communicate in English language, both verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with Commissioners, Directors, FFM Leadership, team members, tenants and vendors.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks as assigned.
Knowledge and ability to follow safety rules, regulations and practices, including the ability to read at a standard high school level, enabling comprehension of warning labels and written instructions.
Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment to include lawn mower, snow blower, grounds sweeper, and snowplows.
Ability to apply pesticides/herbicides as part of an integrated management program.
Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment common to grounds maintenance.
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
High School diploma or GED
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training.
Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storms and other emergency events. Available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays and weekends.
Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance or another related field.
Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Certified Grounds Technician or Certified Native Plant Master.
Ability to safely operate a truck and trailer combination.

Responsibilities

Performs overall maintenance and upkeep of county lawns and plants, which includes but is not limited to; mowing, edging, watering of lawns and plants, planting, pruning, weeding and overall care of greenery. Maintains and cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
Sweeps/cleans walkways, stairs, garages, driveways as needed, utilizing brooms and various equipment.
Identifies, recommends, and oversees alteration projects as it relates to County grounds.
Maintains and repairs irrigation system and associated components such as but not limited to valves, backflow preventer, sprinkler heads, and time clocks.
Maintain and identify deficiencies in parking lots such as potholes, cracks, surface decay and perform maintenance or oversee contractors if needed.
May oversee and collaborate with contractors and vendors on various projects.
Inspects grounds and lots, documenting and providing management with reports of conditions and recommendations for improvements.
Performs snow and ice removal for assigned territory.
Maintain records and reports on inventory, equipment and the status of current projects.
Safely operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to County vehicles, mowers, blowers, string trimmers, sprayers, hand tools, power tools, and snowplows.
Performs/assists with building maintenance and repairs as needed.