Parks & Open Space Technician I/II

Town of Frederick•Longmont, CO

1d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Parks and Open Space Technician I/II helps bring the department’s motto to life by creating spaces and places for residents and their families to thrive. This position plays a hands-on role in maintaining safe, welcoming, and well-cared-for public spaces throughout the Town, including parks, open space, trails, medians, rights-of-way, municipal grounds, lakes, ponds, and other community amenities. The role supports the daily care, improvement, and operation of Town outdoor spaces through landscape maintenance, turf care, irrigation support, trail and amenity maintenance, equipment operation, snow removal, public interaction, and support for Town programs and events. As assigned, this position may also support golf course maintenance. This position will be staffed as a Technician I or Technician II based on experience, certifications, demonstrated skill level, and operational need.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Must be 18 years old
First Aid, CPR and AED certification (must be possessed at the time of hire or obtained within one year of hire)
Basic pesticide training (must be possessed at the time of hire or obtained within one year of hire)
Forklift certification (must be possessed at the time of hire or obtained within one year of hire)
Flagger certification (must be possessed at the time of hire or obtained within one year of hire)
Knowledge of parks, open space, landscape, turf, tree, shrub, trail, irrigation, and general grounds maintenance practices.
Knowledge of safe work practices, traffic control procedures, equipment operation, chemical handling, and applicable maintenance standards.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in parks and open space maintenance, including trucks, trailers, tractors, mowers, skid-steers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, trenchers, sod cutters, hand tools, and related equipment.
Ability to operate assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, complete assigned work, and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and the public.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a field-based environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving appropriate to classification level.
Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service in public-facing parks, open space, golf course, golf shop, and Town facility environments.
Ability to learn and follow basic golf shop procedures, including point-of-sale, reservation, cash handling, inventory, and customer service practices, as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Certified Operator Pesticide License in the Turf category (Technician II Additional Requirement)
Landscape Technician Certificate, one category (Technician II Additional Requirement)
Irrigation Technician certification, golf or landscape (Technician II Additional Requirement)
Related experience in parks, open space, landscaping, golf, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or customer service is preferred for seasonal positions.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and repair duties for Town parks, open space, trails, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, medians, lakes, ponds, golf-related grounds or facilities, and other assigned public amenities.
Maintains turf, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, beds, hardscapes, and natural areas through mowing, watering, trimming, pruning, planting, weeding, fertilizing, edging, renovation, removal, and general upkeep.
Maintains open space areas, trail corridors, waterways, lakes, undeveloped properties, and related amenities, including weed control, invasive tree and shrub control, trail maintenance, litter control, wildlife and fish issue monitoring, and general site maintenance.
Operates, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment used in parks, open space, landscape, irrigation, snow removal, and related maintenance operations.
Maintains and repairs irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, drip systems, field adjustments, and basic irrigation plumbing repairs.
Repairs and maintains public amenities and facilities, including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, restrooms, grills, signs, trash receptacles, and related infrastructure.
Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and related materials in accordance with applicable laws, safety standards, certifications, and Town procedures; maintains required usage records.
Supports snow and ice control operations, including clearing snow, leaves, and debris from sidewalks, trails, rights-of-way, facilities, sports fields, courts, and other assigned areas.
Sets up appropriate traffic control devices when working in rights-of-way, medians, or other public work areas.
Assists with setup, teardown, and logistical support for Town programs, events, and public activities.
Supports Town golf course and golf shop operations as assigned, which may include golf course grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, event setup, course amenity maintenance, and occasional operational support.
Responds professionally to on-site questions from residents, staff, contractors, and the public; refers complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate supervisor.
Follows safety practices, uses proper personal protective equipment, identifies hazards, and reports maintenance, safety, or operational concerns.