Parks Maintenance Technician II

Full Salary Ranges: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $23.70 - $27.31 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

Performs general upkeep and cleaning of park facilities; performs landscape maintenance including mowing, watering, pruning, week control and facility/equipment repairs; operates a variety of motorized equipment; operates a variety of hand and power tools. May oversee parks related projects such as the installation playground equipment, irrigation systems, or reconstruction of a park. May also supervise some full-time and/or seasonal employees.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Specialized training beyond high school.
• Two (2) years' grounds maintenance experience.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license and a good driving record.

Preferred

• English/Spanish bilingual skills.
• Supervisory experience helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in the use of operating hand and power tools, light trucks, tractors, used in the field of park/athletic field maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in the upkeep and maintenance of parks including landscaping knowledge and sprinkler systems.
• Basic math skills are necessary to lay out soccer/football fields and base placement for baseball/softball at athletic facilities.
• Ability to solve a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards, and only limited standardization, and have the decision-making ability to achieve the required job results while adhering to specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

Essential Functions:

• Install, repair, and maintain irrigation equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain various types of playground equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain other park related equipment including lighting, security cameras, etc.
• Set up and tear down event specific equipment and facilities.
• Required to work various weekends and holidays.
• Perform maintenance and safety inspections of parks facilities.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on power equipment used in park maintenance.
• Supervise hourly and/or seasonal employees.
• Safely apply pesticides, weed killer, and other chemical agents; use PPE and follow Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for ball fields and surrounding facilities.
• Follow instructions both verbally and written.
• Work independently as well as with others.
• Follow established safety policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May also supervise some full-time and/or seasonal employees.
• Organize and delegate assignments to team members. 
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees. 
• Evaluate employee performance and goal setting. 
• Hold employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals. 
• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities. 
• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development. 
• Resolve conflicts and complaints. 
• Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes. 
• Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Exposure to various types of machinery noise - some levels are excessive.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May have frequent contact with the public--in person, via email/telephone; and may experience adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in any weather condition.
• Typical hearing protection will be provided.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May occasionally stand on concrete for long periods of time.
• Frequent and inflexible deadlines.
• May be asked to drive a personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Subject to driving City vehicles in all weather conditions.
• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
• Requires ability to perform multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays to cover events, Saturday workdays or emergencies.
• Environment is dangerous to having considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury; constant exposure to blood borne and air borne pathogens and human feces; exposure to cleaning chemicals, ice melt, paint fumes, fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides; exposure to extreme temperature conditions ranging from below zero to above 100 degrees; working with power equipment, heavy equipment, sharp objects, and mowers; exposure to illegal, and criminal activity in parks, (e.g., gangs, bomb making materials, drugs, graffiti, vandalism, and contaminated furniture).

Physical Requirements

• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment and grounds and to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand tools, mowers, edgers, blowers, tractors, trenchers, front-end loaders, skid steers and other related equipment and vehicles.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and or move up to 60 lbs. for long distances over a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders and work at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $24 - $31