Parks Technician

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking a Parks Technician to join the Parks Operations & Management Division. This role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties to maintain municipal assets including parks, athletic fields, open spaces, grounds, and all associated buildings and structures. The position requires performing manual and technical work in the field to keep public grounds and facilities in excellent condition, including basic turf maintenance like mowing and trimming, and potentially assisting with irrigation systems. The role also involves safely operating various hand tools, power tools, equipment, and vehicles common to the maintenance industry. The ideal candidate will interact effectively with the public, addressing complaints and concerns with tact and diplomacy. The work is physically demanding, requiring work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, and may involve lifting up to fifty pounds. This position is crucial for maintaining critical city landscapes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least (2) two years of experience directly related to landscape maintenance
Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement or shall get this license within the first (6) six months of hire
Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, supervisor(s), and employees
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to monitor activities of others
Ability to follow planning and organizational guidelines
Ability to recognize problems or hazards of equipment, buildings, and specific environments
Ability to make minor repairs in the field
Ability to handle complaints and concerns of citizens with tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscape maintenance
Experience in landscape maintenance
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance tools, maintenance and construction activities; athletic field layouts/dimensions and particular maintenance requirements; irrigation systems; locations to be maintained; effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures; policies and procedures for record keeping; snow removal procedures; and first aid
Skill in performing tool and equipment maintenance activities; adjusting equipment appropriately; using supplies safely and efficiently; transporting and operating equipment safely
Sustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) within the first (12) twelve months.
One Certified Landscape Technician Certificate in any of the following exterior maintenance categories: Softscape Installation, Irrigation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance, or Principles of Turfgrass. Or shall get this within (12) twelve months of hire
Certified Pool Operator
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator License in the turf or ornamental categories

Responsibilities

Performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities.
Assists work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for assigned tasks.
Demonstrates basic leadership skills by making proper field decisions and taking responsibility for positive results.
Efficiently applies pesticides and fertilizers with proper safety when handling either.
Conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, vehicles, and parks assets.
Determines and obtains appropriate equipment and materials for specific tasks.
Coordinates, trains, and monitors work of groups for designated tasks and in proper safety practices.
Performs mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance tasks as needed.
Operates and adjusts a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
Conducts preventative maintenance and assists in construction of grounds, facilities, and athletic fields.
Assists in performing weed control using mechanical methods or by applying herbicides.
Performs snow removal and sanding according to City standards and schedules.
Manages and maintains record-keeping systems.
Assists in irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenance.
Addresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the field.
Performs additional duties as assigned.