Parks Maintenance Worker II

Adams CountyThornton, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance activities that relate to the development and maintenance of the Adams County Parks & Open Space System.

Requirements

  • Methods, practices, and equipment used in general construction activities including a variety of basic building trades work.
  • Basic tools and equipment used in maintenance, construction, and repair work.
  • Knowledge of concrete replacement methods, materials, and specifications.
  • Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
  • Safe work practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints relative to general construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to perform strenuous manual labor as required.
  • Excellent customer service methods and practices.
  • Basic computer skills, survey skills, and engineering techniques.
  • Perform basic plumbing, welding, painting, glazing, electrical, and carpentry work.
  • Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
  • Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Two (2) years experience in general construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Candidates must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License
  • Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.
  • Candidates selected for interviews will need to provide a current copy of their motor vehicle record.
  • Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks.
  • Successful candidates must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and a criminal background check.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and mechanical hazards.
  • This position requires frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions.
  • Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency in various equipment and hand tool operation preferred.
  • Proficiency in concrete construction preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Construct, maintain and repair County facilities within the Parks & Open Space System. Includes construction of concrete trails, soft-surface trails, shelters, kiosks, play equipment, picnic tables, culverts and other drainage structures, restroom enclosures, pedestrian bridges, a variety of fencing and railings, and other infrastructure of the Parks & Open Space System.
  • Operate heavy equipment as needed to perform construction activities. Includes front-end loader, backhoe, tractors, skid-steer, tandem axle trucks, and trailers.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical tools and equipment including power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance work.
  • Perform minor plumbing repair work; repair sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
  • Perform minor electrical work; repair switches, panels, wiring and related items; maintain lighting system in buildings and parking lots.
  • Perform winterizing maintenance in facilities; remove snow from trails and parking lots as needed with snowplow trucks and small equipment.
  • Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
  • Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
  • Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
  • Remove graffiti along trails and in parks and open space.
  • Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
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