Operations Technician I or II

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

7d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, Operations Technician I and II staff serve within their functional area and assist and support the Operations Team. The position performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involving open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. The role supports County maintenance programs and may include operational and logistics support for special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Operations Technician I: 0–1 years of experience in open space, parks/turf, trails, and/or landscape maintenance or repair.
Operations Technician II: 3 years of experience in open space, parks/turf, trails, natural resource management, and/or landscape maintenance or repair.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfies the job requirements may be considered.
Knowledge of vegetation management related to turf, ornamental and native plants, ecological systems, agricultural areas, and weed science.
Basic grounds maintenance and landscape equipment safety knowledge.
Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, methods, and techniques of parks, playground, and landscape maintenance.
Basic horticultural knowledge, including annuals, perennials, plant identification, and basic landscape design and installation.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work collaboratively and exercise good judgment.
Ability to apply pesticides and herbicides as part of an integrated pest management program.
Ability to work safely, use applicable personal protective equipment, and follow safety protocols and procedures.
Must pass pre-employment testing, including an acceptable motor vehicle record check and background check.
Must possess a valid Class R driver's license or be able to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months and pass a CDL medical examination.
Must hold CPR/First Aid/AED certification or be able to obtain it within three months.
Ability to operate a 4x4 pickup truck, assorted sprayers or spray rigs, assorted mowers, hand and power tools, blowers, edgers, and assorted snow removal equipment.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance.
Must be available for on-call rotations and emergency events; work locations, facilities, and hours may change based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or another related field.
Class B CDL.
Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Certified Grounds Technician, or Certified Native Plant Master certification.
For Operations Technician II: associate degree, technical training, or certification in landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance, natural resource management, or another related field.
For Operations Technician II: Class A CDL.
For Operations Technician II: Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Certified Grounds Technician, Certified Native Plant Master, Irrigation Technician, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, or Certified Arborist certification.

Responsibilities

Complete field activities for Operations maintenance programs and carry out maintenance plans and projects.
Support the safety and performance of the Operations Team.
Assist the Operations Team and divisional contractors in meeting maintenance, service, and efficiency standards, and provide information for work planning.
Perform maintenance, stewardship, and land management on County open spaces, trail corridors and trailheads, parks, turf, irrigation systems, sports fields, landscape beds, Heritage Areas, and related public-use facilities and equipment.
Restore native grasslands and riparian areas through native grass seeding, planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and managing noxious weeds.
Perform parks, turf, forestry, and landscape work, including pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, fertilizing, weed management, aerating, top-dressing, verticutting, power raking, over-seeding, soil amending, sodding, planting, and irrigation maintenance.
Repair and maintain public amenities and facilities, including fences, drainage systems, restrooms, shelters, benches, trash cans, playground and athletic equipment, and damage caused by graffiti or vandalism.
Safely operate and maintain County vehicles and equipment, including mowers, blowers, string trimmers, sprayers, hand and power tools, and snowplows.
Remove debris and snow from parks, trailheads, parking lots, trails, and sidewalks, and support County snow removal and emergency management operations when necessary.
Support operations and logistics for special events at 17 Mile House Farm Park, the Fairgrounds Event Center, and events conducted through Departmental partnerships.
Be available on a rotational on-call basis for winter storms and other emergencies, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Attend the County Fair, including preparations and take-down, and other Open Spaces special events.