Overview: The Town of Windsor is seeking one qualified candidate for a Parks Maintenance Technician position. The successful applicant will be hired at either the Parks Maintenance Technician I, II, or III level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Hiring Range: Parks Maintenance Technician I: $21.95 - $23.87
Parks Maintenance Technician II: $26.56 - 28.89
Parks Maintenance Technician III: $28.61 - $31.47

Work Schedule: Schedule (varies) but the typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30 but may include some nights, weekends, and holidays, and special events as business needs require.

NATURE OF WORK
The Parks Maintenance Technician I will work with a team of other Parks, Recreation & Culture employees. This is the entry-level class in the Parks Maintenance Technician series. As a member of the Parks Division, the Parks Maintenance Technician I perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in all phases of parks, open space, trails, and sports field maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to, grounds, sports fields, and sports complexes right of way, facility maintenance, facility and landscape construction, irrigation, special event, and facility rental support, cleaning shelters, restrooms and hardscapes, mowing and hand-picking trash in all areas with a focus on highly visible areas like public entrances to parks and facilities, parking lots, landscaped areas adjacent to buildings. This position also performs event support services and snow and ice control/removal duties for Town buildings, parking lots, trails, and parks.

Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town’s PRIDE philosophy and the Town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Individuals work in conjunction with park maintenance technicians all of whom are under the direct supervision of the Parks Supervisor to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No direct supervisory responsibilities or control exercised, may train seasonal staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Parks Maintenance Technician I role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Maintains parks, athletics spaces, trails, and open space as assigned including planting trees and shrubs; maintaining irrigation systems; mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs, and trees; weed control; raking leaves, litter removal, and locating, marking, and excavating holes for grave sites.
• Work is completed in a manner that is reflective of the Town service standards for the beautification, maintenance, and safety of park operations and usage.
• Assists in disease and pest control and horticulture as requested or needed.
• Aerates, eradicates weeds, and removes plants as needed or requested. Reports the necessity for replacements as observed.
• Performs with installation, maintenance, and repairs (including painting) of park shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, and trash receptacles as well as scoreboards, soccer goals, park signs, other park structures, and irrigation/sprinkler systems.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs on sprinkler irrigation systems; installs or assists in the installation of new sprinkler systems.
• Performs safety inspections and maintenance of park playgrounds. Reports unsafe or damaged equipment in disrepair for replacement and or repair.
• Removes trash, and destroyed or damaged items to prevent injury, and or disarray to park beautification.
  
• Safely operates construction and maintenance equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, tractors, water trailers, riding mowers, hand mowers, front loaders, backhoes, tillers, aerators, snow blowers, sprayers, spreaders, weed trimmers, pruning tools, trenchers, grinders and handheld tools for the appropriate projects.
• Plows, shovels, and removes snow to provide useable citizen areas during inclement weather, using a snow blower, shovel, hand tools, etc.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ ordinance or reasonably directed by the Town.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance, construction, and inspection of park systems (parks, cemetery, open spaces, etc.).
• Maintains operations resources and equipment regarding inventory control and resource allocation. Ensures equipment is maintained per fleet policy.
• Inputs daily work data into the computer tracking system (Productive Parks) and maintains accurate and timely records of work performed.
• Takes responsibility for own actions when errors and mistakes are made to allow for learning from those mistakes.
• Assists in preparations and set up for Town-wide and department special events which may require flexed scheduling and work on holidays.
• Accept new work assignments and schedule work hours to meet the needs of the organization.
• Cooperates with co-workers, supervisor(s), and other departments to foster the spirit of a team environment.
• Communicates ideas clearly and respectfully in order to improve processes.
• Understands written and verbal assignments, and asks questions if needed.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of issues and concerns within the organization.
• Accepts constructive input and implements suggestions for improvement.
• Applies chemicals, fertilizers, and other hazardous materials following all safety precautions.
• Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards when observed.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public.
• Perform equipment repair, adjustments, and lubrication. Participate in the construction, maintenance, and renovation of Town park facilities.
• Clean shelters and restrooms as needed and perform plumbing repairs as needed.
• Plant and maintain shrubs, flowers, turf, and landscaped areas.
• Maintain grounds for municipal buildings and parking lots.
• Work alone or as a member of a crew.
• Accept “on-call” assignments throughout the year on a week-to-week rotation.

OTHER DUTIES:
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

• The Parks Maintenance Technician I position is part of the snow removal program which includes scheduled on-call responsibilities typically during the months of October to April.? Parks Maintenance Technician I is required to review and acknowledge the Snow Guidelines annually.
• The Parks Maintenance Technician I position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• May be involved in special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions.
• Continues educational and certification requirements in order to remain abreast of current methods and procedures.
• Assisting other departments/divisions as necessary.

Parks Maintenance Technician I:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One (1) year of previous ground maintenance experience
• One (1) year of experience driving a truck, tractor, or dump truck
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Must have and maintain a current Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License and tank endorsement, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards, or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certification
• CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge or ability to learn parks, trails, and open space maintenance
• Basic knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment, machines, tools, and toxic agents
• Basic knowledge of turf and irrigation management
• Basic ability to read, analyze, and interpret irrigation schematics/As-Builts
• Ability to learn the methods, practices, and procedures of park maintenance, landscape maintenance, and general maintenance of Town facilities
• Ability to learn and follow Town policies and procedures
• Ability to read, understand, and complete written requests and work assignments
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to verbal directions
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Ability to perform required duties in varied and extreme weather conditions
• Ability to learn industry standards and implement them into the daily completion of projects
• Basic knowledge and experience in handling and applying pesticides
• Basic computer skills to complete forms and paperwork and to use e-mail
• Ability to complete daily activities within assigned timeframes
• Ability to perform the duties of the position with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis

EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Equipment: Position requires the use of various equipment including staff vehicles, snowplow, one-ton dump truck, backhoe, weed tractors, and mowers; two-way radios, air compressor, jackhammer, welder, torch set, rotor-tiller, aerator, trencher, weed trimmers, trailer, vibratory plate, chainsaw and hand tools; computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephones, first aid supplies.
2. Materials: Position requires the use of cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides.

Parks Maintenance Technician II:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Two (2) years of experience as a Parks Maintenance Technician I for the Town of Windsor; or
• Three (3) years of previous ground maintenance experience
• Three (3) years of experience driving a truck, tractor or dump truck
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Must have and maintain a current Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License and tank endorsement, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certification
• Must possess at least one of the following (obtain within one year of hire):
• Certified Landscape Technician (preferred)
• Pesticide Applicators License
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector
• Or other like certification approved by Park Supervisor and Parks Operations Manager
• CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In addition to the knowledge and abilities requirements for the Park Maintenance Technician I:
• Advanced knowledge or ability to learn parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of turf and irrigation management
• Advanced ability to read, analyze, and interpret irrigation schematics/As-Builts.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment, machines, tools, and toxic agents
• Ability to learn the methods, practices, and procedures of park maintenance, landscape maintenance, and general maintenance of Town facilities
• Good working knowledge of Town policies and procedures
• Ability to read, understand, and complete written requests and work assignments
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to verbal directions
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Ability to perform required duties in varied and extreme weather conditions
• Ability to learn industry standards and implement them into the daily completion of projects
• Advanced knowledge and experience in handling and applying pesticides
• Basic computer skills to complete forms and paperwork and to use e-mail
• Ability to complete daily activities within the assigned timeframe
• Ability to perform the duties of the position with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis

EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS USED

Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Equipment: Position requires use of various equipment including staff vehicles, snow plow, one-ton dump truck, backhoe, weed tractors, and mowers; two-way radios, air compressor, jackhammer, welder, torch set, rotor-tiller, aerator, trencher, weed trimmers, trailer, vibratory plate, chainsaw and hand tools; computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephones, first aid supplies.
2. Materials: Position requires the use of cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides or herbicides.

Parks Maintenance Technician III:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Three (3) years of experience as a Parks Maintenance Technician II for the Town of Windsor; or
• Five (5) years of experience in parks and maintenance.
• Five (5) years of experience driving a truck, tractor or dump truck
• Three (3) years of experience with backhoe or heavy equipment operation
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Must have and maintain a current Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License and tank endorsement, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards, or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certification
• Must possess at least two of the following:
• Certified Landscape Technician with 2-3 Specialties (preferred)
• Turf Management
• Irrigation
• Ornamental Maintenance
• Softscapes or Hardscapes Installations
• Pesticide Applicators License
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (preferred)
• Or other like certification approved by Park Supervisor and Parks Operations Manager.
• CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In addition to the knowledge and abilities requirements for the Parks Maintenance Technician I & II:
• Expert knowledge of parks, trails, and open space maintenance
• Expert knowledge of turf and irrigation management
• Expert ability to read, analyze, and interpret irrigation schematics/As-Builts.
• Expert knowledge of equipment operating principles, hazards' and safety precautions
• Expert knowledge of safe operational procedures in the use of heavy equipment, machines, tools, chemicals, and toxic agents
• Ability to learn and use new technologies introduced to the industry
• Basic Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including organizational development, management, and budgeting, with advanced to expert knowledge of employee supervision, and training.
• Expert knowledge of town and department policies and procedures
• Expert knowledge of industry standards and how to implement them in the daily completion of projects
• Expert computer skills to complete forms and paperwork and to use e-mail
• Expert knowledge in performing minor equipment maintenance and repairs
• Ability to prepare budget documents, reports, and statistics
• Ability to administer approved budget
• Ability to develop relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to read, understand, and complete written requests and work assignments
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Ability to listen to all customers respectfully and act accordingly
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and respectfully in order to improve processes
• Ability to complete daily activities within the assigned timeframe
• Ability to perform required duties and responsibilities in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work with other Town employees to achieve town goals
• Ability to understand written and verbal assignments and ask questions if needed
• Ability to use a work management system to plan and complete work assignments
• Ability to perform the duties of the position without direct supervision
• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis

EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS USED

Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Equipment: Position requires use of various equipment including staff vehicles, snow plow, one-ton dump truck, backhoe, weed tractors, and mowers; two-way radios, air compressor, jackhammer, welder, torch set, rotor-tiller, aerator, trencher, weed trimmers, trailer, vibratory plate, chainsaw and hand tools; computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephones, first aid supplies.
2. Materials: Routine exposure to cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides fertilizers, chlorine and paint