Overview
Seasonal Parks and Space Technician Jobs in Longmont, Colorado, USA at Town of Frederick
Position: Seasonal Parks and Open Space Technician
EXEMPT:No
DEPARTMENT:Parks and Open Space
REPORTS TO:Parks Manager/Open Space Manager
CLASSIFICATION:Seasonal
SALARY RANGE:$18.00/HR
SUMMARY
Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties pertaining to parks, open space, trails, golf, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, medians, lakes, ponds, and other amenities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs maintenance duties including various combinations of the following: waters, mows, weeds, trims, renovates, and fertilizes turf areas; plants, waters, edges, prunes, and removes trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers; clears snow, leaves, and debris from rights-of-way, sidewalks, sports fields, and courts; empties trash receptacles and transports rubbish to landfill.
Maintain the city’s open space areas such as waterways, lakes, trail corridors, and other undeveloped properties. Some of the tasks include noxious weed control, invasive tree and shrub control, trail maintenance, amenity maintenance, monitoring wildlife and fish issues, and litter control.
Operates and maintains equipment necessary to complete the duties required for this position.
Repairs facilities, such as playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms, and grills.
Maintains and repairs computerized irrigation systems, changing and adjusting sprinkler heads and assisting with irrigation plumbing repairs.
Maintains trees, shrubs, and beds throughout the Town by watering, pruning, trimming, planting, removing, weeding, and chipping.
Maintains landscapes throughout the Town pertaining to major medians, rights-of-way, and roundabouts by watering, planting, pruning, weeding, and enhancing hardscapes.
Assists with the setup of public programs and special events.
Responds to on-site inquiries from the public and staff.
Sets up appropriate traffic control devices when working in the right-of-ways and medians.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the Town of Frederick and the department.
Skill in communicating effectively.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Must be 17 Years of Age
Background Check is required.
Possession of Driver’s License is preferred.
Previous experience in landscaping, golf, or park maintenance is preferred.
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-
inclusive
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This position includes sitting, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing on a frequent to constant basis. Due to the physical nature of this position, sufficient physical stamina, mobility, and dexterity are required, as is the ability to hear and see to safely perform assigned tasks. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination prior to being hired.
Must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
Must be able to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before handling toxic or caustic chemicals or any other mate…
Title: Seasonal Parks and Space Technician
Company: Town of Frederick
Location: Longmont, Colorado, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
