Overview
Parks Maintenance Technician Jobs in Greeley, USA at City of Greeley (CO)
Position: Parks Maintenance Technician I
Full Salary Ranges: $19.57 – $25.48 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $19.57 – $22.52 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:
The Parks Maintenance Technician I performs general upkeep and cleaning of park facilities, public rights-of-way and medians; performs landscape maintenance including irrigation maintenance including drip systems, mowing, watering, pruning, weed control and facility/equipment repairs; operates a variety of motorized equipment; operates a variety of hand and power tools. Off season work includes snow removal for various city facilities as well as repair and maintenance of parks and playground equipment.
Position may direct the daily work of seasonal employees.
Experience, Knowledge,
Skills:
Minimum Requirements
* High school diploma.
* One (1) year ground maintenance experience.
* Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and a good driving record.
Preferred
* English/Spanish bilingual skills.
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:
* Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation equipment.
* Installs, repairs, and maintains various types of playground equipment.
* Installs, repairs, and maintains other park related equipment including lighting, security cameras, etc.
* Sets up and tears down event specific equipment and facilities.
* Performs maintenance and safety inspections of parks facilities.
* Operates and performs minor maintenance on power equipment used in park maintenance.
* Safely applies pesticides, weed killer, and other chemical agents; use PPE and follow Material Safety Data Sheets.
* Maintains supplies and equipment for ball fields and surrounding facilities.
* Examples of work include:
* Pulling trash bags (50+ lbs.) out of canisters that can be up to 4 ½ ft tall.
* Changing parking blocks (80+ pounds, 6 ft long).
* Sledgehammer in stakes.
* Lay sod (50+ lbs.); repairing / installing irrigation lines requires applying strength in awkward…
Title: Parks Maintenance Technician
Company: City of Greeley (CO)
Location: Greeley, USA
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