Park Maintenance Technician II at Town of Telluride – Telluride, Colorado

Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports to: Parks Supervisor
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: 30
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUMMARY: The Park Maintenance Tech II is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled duties in the areas of general maintenance, landscaping, general carpentry, and equipment operation in the Town’s parks, trails, athletic fields, municipal gardens, and grounds to provide safe, attractive, and well maintained indoor and outdoor facilities for locals and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance
Ensure indoor Town Park facilities clean and orderly; perform janitorial and custodial tasks including sweeping, mopping and trash removal
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks; complete routine repairs; identify and complete repairs as needed
Complete indoor ice rink maintenance in the winter
Operate small power equipment such as saws, drills, drain snakes, and other equipment related to building maintenance.
Perform outdoor Park facilities maintenance; pick up and remove litter, garbage, and/or recyclables
Maintain and stock dog waste bag dispensers
Install and repair park equipment including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches
Clean and maintain pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits
Summer sports field maintenance including lining baseball fields, spray painting lines on soccer fields, sod application
Winter activities maintenance including Nordic track grooming, outdoor ice rink maintenance, plowing snow on Town Park parking lot and roadways

Landscaping
Mows, weeds, trims, and renovates grass areas including aerating, fertilizing, dethatching, and top dressing
Weeds, plants, and prunes gardens and planting beds in Town parks, along trails and on municipal grounds; prunes and removes trees, shrubs, and bushes as needed; Maintains the River Trail
Special projects as assigned by Parks Supervisor

Irrigation
Regulates irrigation system on athletic fields, gardens, and parks with programming cycles for appropriate settings based on time of year, water requirements, and operates with the understanding and in compliance with local regulations and restrictions
Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems to repair existing irrigation systems; fixes broken sprinkler heads
Maintains maintenance records, inventory and equipment needed for maintenance of irrigation systems

Safety
Inspects playgrounds, park amenities, and athletic fields for safety and compliance with Park standards
Demonstrates compliance with all Town and Parks and Rec department safety procedures, regulations, policies and executes safe equipment and vehicle operation
Actively promotes a safety culture to prevent injuries and illness by assisting in educating park users and other staff on safety practices; records safety data
Reports any unsafe equipment conditions to Parks Supervisor

Equipment and Vehicle Operation:
Operates the Zamboni Ice Rink Resurfacer; operates tractor with implements for summer and winter projects
Operates riding mowers and line trimmers; performs landscape beautification using an array of tools
Drives Toro Utility Vehicle; operate snowmobile for winter Nordic track grooming operations
Follows routine maintenance schedule on operations equipment and tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. 1-2 years of experience in professional landscaping, custodial maintenance, sports field maintenance, working with tools and equipment, and safety principles strongly preferred. First Aid and CPR certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: Parks processes and procedures, including landscaping, plant species, best planting practices, irrigation, carpentry, sports field maintenance, occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work, safe handling of chemicals, and principles and practices of safety/security reporting. Highly proficient in hand and power tool, vehicle and equipment, and operation. Basic computer skills and principles of customer service.

Skill in: Problem-solving under pressure, ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues and understanding when to escalate for resolution. Ability to read and comprehend maps, drawings, and perform common mathematical operations. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to work collaboratively and independently without supervision. Effective time management skills to meet deadlines. Ability to train seasonal Park Aide staff.

Environmental Factors:
Work location varies and may be indoors or outdoors year-round. Work performed outdoors is in and around Town Park and other various parks around Town and is subject to high UV rays and extreme cold conditions in the winter. Work performed indoors is subject to confined spaces, heights, hazardous materials, blood borne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals; the noise level in the work environment and during use of equipment can be very loud.

Physical Factors:
Includes standing or walking a majority of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; working on irregular surfaces, ability to sustain heavy physical exertion; ability to perform in adverse weather conditions; ability to lift and carry 50lbs.