Maintenance Technician - Parks

Pueblo West Metropolitan District•Pueblo West, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of skilled and unskilled assignments related to the maintenance, repair or construction of park irrigation systems, athletic fields and park and open space facilities, pools, and associated equipment. This role involves performing park maintenance duties such as irrigating, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating, and fertilizing turf areas. It also includes maintaining trees, shrubs, and beds, clearing snow, leaves, trash and debris, and assisting in the cleaning of parks, restrooms, and facilities. The position requires conducting safety inspections, inspecting parks and trails for hazards, and performing maintenance on ball fields and pools. Additionally, it involves operating various motorized and small equipment, responding to public inquiries, maintaining logs, and potentially working overtime or varying schedules. Employees may be subject to 24-hour on-call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to monthly random drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

Knowledge of laws and safety related to vehicle operation.
Knowledge of park maintenance safety procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of park maintenance.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Pueblo West Metropolitan District.
Knowledge of equipment used in park maintenance including but not limited too; mowing equipment, edger’s, string trimmers, backpack blowers, pesticide applicators, power drills and saws, aerators, hand tools, and snow removal equipment.
Skill in operating a two-way radio.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job including equipment used in parks, sports fields, and grounds maintenance.
Able to run the bobcat and the back-hoe proficiently.
Must be able to read and interpret diagrams, plans, and specifications: apply sound inspection methods to detect deviations from the plans, specifications and standard installation practices.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district employees and the general public.
Must have ability to comply with safety standards set forth by the Pueblo West Metropolitan District.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgement.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
Must have and maintain a valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Grounds maintenance or landscape experience preferred.
Maintain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or will be required within 90 days of hiring (extended if class not available).

Responsibilities

Performs park maintenance duties including various combinations of the following: irrigates, mows, weeds, trims, renovates, and fertilizes turf areas.
Provides direction, assistance, and training to other parks maintenance staff assigned to specific projects.
Ability to plan projects, estimate costs and materials necessary to complete assignments, plan and lay out projects, prioritize work, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and oversee complex assignments through project completion.
Ability to perform related maintenance assignments during scheduled seasonal events or during emergency situations.
Maintains trees, shrubs, and beds throughout the district by watering, pruning, trimming, planting, removing, and weeding.
Clears snow, leaves, trash and debris from rights-of-way, sidewalks, and sports fields.
Empties trash receptacles and transports rubbish, picks up litter.
Assists in the cleaning of parks, restrooms, park facilities and public grounds.
Conducts safety inspections for all park facilities, equipment, public grounds and informs supervisor of needed repairs.
Inspects parks and trails for safety hazards such as debris and erosion.
Performs maintenance on the ball fields including repairing batter boxes and pitching mound areas, removes litter, sweeps dugouts, clean bleachers and dugouts.
Performs in field maintenance including: hand rakes perimeter, edge, scarify, nail drag and safety drag infield; transport equipment.
Performs pool maintenance: Start up and close down for the season, clean pool, locker rooms, and decks. Add chemicals, check chemical reads on a daily basis, ensure facility is safe for the public.
Performs custodial and general maintenance duties in and around restrooms at facilities and locker rooms at pool.
Mix chemicals and fertilizers according to predetermined formula and operate spray rig to apply chemicals and fertilizers to trees, shrubs, grass, and weeds.
Inspects and repairs park equipment and facilities, such as picnic tables and grills.
Maintains and repairs park irrigation system, changing and adjusting sprinkler heads, maintaining controllers, and assisting in the installation and major maintenance of irrigation plumbing.
Operates all necessary motorized equipment including: mowers, rider mowers, equipment trailers, pickup and dump trucks, tractors, and similar equipment.
Operates small and medium size equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edger’s, chain saws, power washers, and jackhammers.
Responds to requests, concerns and inquiries from the public and other staff.
Maintains vehicle logs and may be required to fill out daily logs.
May be required to work overtime.
May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
May direct the work of lower-level Park maintenance technicians, and volunteers performing maintenance and repairs.
May fill in as office help in the absence of the parks office staff.
Employees may be subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.