Technician I, Parks

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of city parks, golf courses and public spaces. Work includes operation and maintenance of facilities; including parks, golf courses, cemeteries, trails and the grounds of various public facilities, medians and streetscapes.

Requirements

Knowledge of turf management and horticulture.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automotive and heavy/light and specialized industry-related equipment and power tools.
Ability to do carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, and/or electrical work.
Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.
Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.
Basic math skills.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
May be required to obtain certifications.
Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.
Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.
Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.
Proficient in use of a computer and industry-related software such as e-mail, word processing and database input/management.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years related experience in the parks, golf course maintenance, cemetery landscape, horticulture or farming industry.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of hire.
Ability to acquire a Department of Transportation certification.
Ability to acquire Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License.
Ability to acquire Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
Ability to acquire a Certified Pool Operator Certification.
Ability to acquire a Water Auditor Certification.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Performs skills associated with accepted maintenance practices including but not limited to municipal parks, golf courses and cemeteries.
Cleans and repairs grounds, golf courses, restrooms, facilities, playgrounds, shelters, etc.
Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs, hard/soft surface trails, cleaning and litter control; maintains, repairs, and tests water features.
Prepares and renovates golf courses, playing fields and/or courts for recreational use.
Performs snow removal duties.
Safely operates and maintains medium to heavy-duty motor vehicles and specialized industry-related equipment.
Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems.
Provides direction and supervision to hourly and contractual employees.
Coordinates activities with volunteer groups and community partnerships.
Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations.
Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.
Utilizes Integrated Pest Management approach and applies pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer as appropriate.
Availability to assist with special events, rentals and special projects as required.
Performs technical horticulture by designing, installing and maintaining flowers, containers, and planting beds containing trees, shrubs and perennials.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Wellness program, workout facilities
Employee/family onsite health clinic
Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
Collaborative work environment