Parks Technician I/II/III

at  City of Golden

WHY WORK AT THE CITY OF GOLDEN?

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
• Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that’s over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!

Provides support to all aspects of parks & athletic field complex maintenance operations. This may include but is not limited to parks, grounds, open space, multipurpose natural grass sports fields, baseball/softball fields, bike parks, skate parks, tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, pavilions, and playgrounds. Work support may also include “right of way”, and facility maintenance; facility and landscape construction; irrigation; special event and facility rental support. Provides support and direction to seasonal staff as assigned.
Specific assignment or duties may vary based on division needs. May require some evenings and weekends. May be assigned “on-call” duty as required.
Parks Technician I: Entry level position
Parks Technician II: Performs semi-skilled to skilled tasks
Parks Technician III: Assignment-based position. Performs specialized skilled tasks with focus in irrigation or turf. See specific job descriptions for full details.

JOB SUMMARY

Grounds, Parks, Fields, Open Space / landscape maintenance to include mowing, edging, aeration, fertilization, chemical application, flower beds and planters, ornamental care and athletic field preparation and maintenance.
Applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely.
Facility maintenance to include repairs to public facilities including restrooms, playgrounds, shelters, trails, fences, lighting, irrigation systems, and buildings.
Construction and installation of park facilities such as playground equipment, drinking fountains, landscape planters and flower beds, retaining walls, soil and sod preparation, irrigation systems, concrete flat work, and carpentry.
Janitorial Support to include trash collection removal on parks, trails, drainage systems, and open space; cleaning and maintenance of public restroom facilities.
Right of Way Maintenance - roadside weed mowing and trash removal using tractor with weed cutting attachment, walk behind mowers, and string trimmers.
Snow removal for driveways, trails, sidewalks and parking lots.
Records and maintains work flow and other information using Cartegraph software.
Special Event Support - provide support as needed to community groups for special events.
Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Minimum experience as required by position includes skilled landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, sprinkler installation/repair, plant and flower installation, etc.; landscape, construction, and equipment operation required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Parks Technician I

Minimum 18 years of age. Commercial or municipal parks/landscaping experience preferred.

• Parks Technician II

Minimum 18 years of age. At least one year of service to City of Golden preferred. Minimum two years skilled landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, sprinkler installation/repair, plant and flower installation, etc.; landscape, construction, and equipment operation required. Capable of all aspects of snow removal.

• Parks Technician III

Minimum 18 years of age. At least one year of service to the City of Golden preferred. Minimum three years’ skilled landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, sprinkler installation/repair, plant and flower installation, etc.; landscape, construction, and equipment operation required. Capable of all aspects of snow removal.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math with the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to determine/calculate area, volume, chemical mix ratios, etc. Ability to complete time sheets.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and procedures including planting, irrigation, and disease control, maintenance, construction, and repair work. Proficient use of general grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Ability to learn software programs associated with parks division. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A Parks Technician III serves as a team lead and provides oversight to seasonal staff, and volunteers.