Parks Maintenance Worker II

Central Service Center•Castle Rock, CO

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Worker II maintains Town parks, ball fields, rights-of-way, municipal property, structures, and facilities. The role performs grounds care and equipment maintenance and repair, operates equipment, clears debris, orders supplies, and supports special events. The worker also acts as a lead worker for part-time and full-time personnel by assigning and scheduling repairs or work. This position participates in the Town's snow removal program and has scheduled on-call responsibilities during winter months. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours and may involve a four-wheel-drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dust, noise, and chemicals. The role involves moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
One year of work experience demonstrating the ability to safely and effectively operate equipment and machinery, or an equivalent combination.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a supervisor, fellow employees, and the public.
Knowledge of semi-skilled manual work in municipal parks maintenance; tools and equipment used in parks maintenance, installation, and repair; potential hazards of materials and equipment; and occupational safety practices for work in traffic and adverse weather.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations for fuel mixture and measuring linear feet for carpentry work.
Skill and dexterity operating equipment such as loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, mowers, trimmers, tractors, and snow plows, and using mechanic's, carpenter's, welder's, gardener's, and painter's tools.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently perform activities requiring a full range of body movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or bending, crouching, crawling, and twisting.
Frequent hand-eye coordination for operating tools and electrical equipment and driving equipment and vehicles; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; and speech and hearing for communication with employees and citizens.
Ability to meet scheduled winter on-call responsibilities for snow removal; snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours.
Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check before commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

Class B Commercial Driver’s License preferred; the successful candidate may be required to obtain one within six months.

Responsibilities

Act as lead worker for part-time and full-time personnel; assign and schedule repairs or work.
Maintain parks, ball fields, and rights-of-way, including operating tractors, mowers, and snow plows.
Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming, and sodding.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
Operate a tractor and sprayer for fertilization and weed control.
Paint, clean, maintain, and repair municipal property, structures, and facilities, including playground equipment, fences, buildings, and pools.
Use manual, gasoline-powered, and handheld electrical tools and equipment to repair or install playground equipment, fences, and related structures.
Regularly clean and clear debris and refuse from Town property.
Order supplies as needed.
Coordinate and assist with special event operations.
Participate in the Town's snow removal program, including scheduled winter on-call snow removal duties.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.