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Application Deadline:

February 11, 2025

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range

25.42 - 36.86

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20 Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

GENERAL PARK MAINTENANCE

Under limited supervision this position is responsible for a variety of landscaping maintenance tasks on urban park properties. Performs semi-skilled equipment operation and maintenance. Coordinates and performs a variety of irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs, as well as minor plumbing repairs throughout the urban parks system. Performs other related duties as required.

Reports to Pearl St. Mall--Requires early mornings and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

GENERAL PARK MAINTENANCE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Performs a variety of landscaping maintenance tasks on urban park properties, (routine mowing, edging, trimming, turf repairs, cultural practices, etc.) Performs minor repairs to City Parks irrigation systems and minor plumbing installation and repairs to Parks facilities as needed and under minimal supervision from the supervisor: 

• Performs routine mowing and other related turf operations.
• Performs weed control in turf, flower beds, shrub areas, and other general park areas.
• Maintains and renovates turf areas and other general park areas.
• Prunes trees, and shrubs, assists Forester in ensuring trees are maintained in a safe and healthy condition.
• Coordinate with the Ecology team concerning noxious weed management and mitigation.
• Trouble shoots, diagnoses, and repairs irrigation system problems including but not limited master valves, wiring and electrical connections, controllers, sprinkler heads.
• Works with the irrigation programmer to develop a water schedule per park site based on that site’s monthly water requirements.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs and modifications to (drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, etc.)  
• Coordinates and assists irrigation maintenance staff, Parks managers, and other technicians on maintenance and preventative maintenance activities, such as testing, adjusting, and winterization.  

Assist with performing or supporting turf cultural practices such as aeration, seeding, and marks sprinkler heads and flags boxes.

Performs snow removal duties utilizing a variety of equipment. May assist in other emergency operations.

  

Performs Park and structure maintenance duties including but not limited to trash/litter removal, graffiti/vandalism removal and repair, and other minor structure repairs.  

  

Ensures all city and department safety procedures, regulations and policies are observed and followed to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses. Success measures include:  

• Enforces and adheres to organizational policies, rules and safety regulations related to persons using city vehicles, equipment, and park facilities.
• Ensures safe public spaces while completing work tasks and raises safety concerns to appropriate supervisors or contacts.
• Oversees seasonal staff in safe operation of all equipment and vehicles.
• Identifies, addresses, or elevates any health and safety risks within the park facilities.
• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment and uses all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Does not operate a vehicle or equipment in an unsafe manner, including avoiding the use of a cell phone.
• Reports all injuries, accidents, and damage to City property on the same day that they occur.
• Adheres to all Label and MSDS requirements when using chemicals and is fully aware of the product specifications and required PPE.
• Ensures the appropriate records are being kept.

  

Assists with data management and makes recommendations for program and project improvements. Maintains records work performed, materials and supplies, orders, purchases, safety checklists, equipment use/maintenance, inspections, work orders, snow removal, and safety.  

  

Performs emergency response work for the city that may include tree damage, flood response and recovery, and other emergencies.  

  

Ensures proper use of vehicles, equipment, and tools to accomplish tasks. This includes obtaining proper training before operation.

  

Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safe operation.

Performs basic safety checks and cleaning of all vehicles and equipment before use. Reports all damage and poorly functioning equipment and vehicles to the Parks Equipment and Fleet Technician.  

Is alert to conditions and events indicating possible misuse of or damage to Parks vehicles and/or equipment and reports any such information to the appropriate staff.  

Coordinates work with other Parks field staff to ensure timely response to ongoing maintenance needs, special projects, resolution of identified issues or emergencies.  

Ensures that resource conservation techniques are implemented throughout work responsibilities (recycling, composting, air and water quality protection).  

Stays up to date on job related issues such as technical procedures, safety issues, product development and technology improvements.  

  

Generally, duties and responsibilities are listed from most to least critical or time consuming.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Competencies
  • Action Oriented: Is action oriented and full of energy to embrace challenges; has the ability to perform with a minimal supervision; seizes opportunities.
  • Customer Focus: Dedicated to meet internal and external expectations and requirements; gets information firsthand and uses information to make improvements in services.
  • Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out and restate the opinions of others.
  • Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.. 

• Ability to utilize any required safety equipment including but not limited to normal personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks outdoors and under all weather conditions, including the ability to stand, kneel and bend frequently and for extended periods of time.  
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, or emergencies as required to respond to Parks and Forestry maintenance needs, including on-call for snow removal or tree related emergencies.  
• Experience with related machines, equipment, and tools, including the ability to use a variety of long handle, manual and power tools, and equipment.  
• Experience with care and maintenance of turf, horticulture, and forestry

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year on the job experience in landscape maintenance.
• Ability to obtain CIT certification within 1 year.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED within 1 year.
• Ability to obtain backhoe/loader certification.

SUPERVSION

Supervision Received: Landscaping & Irrigation Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: none

Additional Job Description:

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.