Summary

The Parks Technician I-III must be a hardworking, self-motivated, and dependable individual able to work with or without supervision and enjoys working with the public. This position is responsible for a variety of duties necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Parks Department. The Parks Maintenance Technician shall work at the direction of the Parks Department Supervisor and Public Works Operations Manager.

HOURS: Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Hours: Will be required to perform on-call duty, work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants, and parks/cemetery
Maintains parks, equipment, buildings, and facilities with monthly maintenance records
Performs construction and demolition of park facilities, drainage, low-voltage electrical and irrigation systems for new, expanded, and renovated park facilities as part of capital improvement projects
Performs field preparations for scheduled baseball, softball, soccer and flag football games
Performs maintenance, repairs and water scheduling on irrigation systems
Performs reservation preparations for scheduled pavilion and/or park rentals
Performs minor plumbing or building repair duties
Performs snow and ice removal on and around Town of Berthoud parks properties
Performs maintenance to ensure park amenities and grounds are prepared to support Recreational programming and community engagement
Performs the above duties and other duties as assigned by the Parks Supervisor and/or the Parks Lead Technicians
Removes and disposes of trash and litter
Operates small trucks, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, utility vehicles, ATVs, ride–on and walk-behind mowing equipment
May be required to operate heavy equipment
Utilizes a wide variety of construction tools and mechanical equipment
Must have working knowledge of standard and job-specific methods, materials, terminology and safe work practices of maintenance, construction, and gardening/landscape work, along with maintenance equipment and tools
May be required to interact with residents on site or when requested
May be required to utilize department or Town wide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties
May be required to supervise seasonal staff
Involves significant time walking, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting heavy objects, operating hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles daily
Considerable time spent working outdoors in occasional extreme heat and cold
May be required to apply pesticides/fertilizers and chemicals to plants, lawns, shrubs and trees
Keep informed of all changes in duties related to the position
Assists all Town Departments and additional duties as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager

Other Duties and Responsibilities: The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

The Parks Technician must have the ability to work well with other employees and the public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general periodicals
Ability to write detailed reports
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and/or complaints
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public or other employees
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to exercise sound judgment in maintaining the parks
Communications skills to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
Writing skills to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, in email and in writing

Education

High School diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

Parks Technician I – Experience in landscape maintenance is helpful but not required
Parks Technician II – Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working with Parks Maintenance Operations
Parks Technician III – 2 to 4 years of experience working with Parks Maintenance Operations

Certificates And Licenses

Parks Technician I

The Parks Technician I will be required to complete the below training/certifications as well as demonstrate knowledge, use and maintenance of a Walker Mower, Deere Mower, weed whip, backpack blower, edger and Toro 3-wheel field groomer with supervision.

A valid Colorado Driver’s license and evidence of insurability is required
CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment
Complete in-house equipment trainings
Complete in-house CIRSA safety trainings
CDOT Flagger training or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Completed OSHA 10 training

Parks Technician II

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Parks Technician II will have increased responsibility and has been trained to operate and maintain the large Toro mower, Toolcat, pull/back up trailers and use pesticides/fertilizers with limited supervision. Maintenance and maintenance records for all equipment and vehicles will be the responsibility of the Parks Technician II.

Colorado Pesticide Applicator’s License in Turf 206 and Ornamental 207 categories
Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Parks Technician III

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Parks Technician III will have increased responsibility and ability to operate all equipment unsupervised. Playground and facility inspection records and maintenance will be the responsibility of the Parks Technician III.

Certifications in the following irrigation courses
Basic WeatherTRAK System Introduction
Rainbird – Introduction to Irrigation and Installation
Groundskeeper University certificate through Beacon Athletics
Completion of at least one National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Landscape Management Certificate Program (Installation, Irrigation, or Maintenance)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May experience: extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, vibration.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May include: reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting up to 100lbs.

Benefits: Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds, Dental, Vision, Life, 401/457, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, Longevity Pay, Recreation Membership.

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