Job Description

Posting number: 07621

Department: Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts

Division: North Region Operations

Job classification: Parks Maintenance Worker II - Grounds

Posting type: Regular

Categories: Building Maintenance, Community Services, Environmental Services, Facility Management, Fleet Services, Public Works, Trades, Vehicle Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Parks, Maintenance, Economic Development, Construction Maintenance, Drivers, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades, Architecture

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of parks, trails, and related facilities.

Examples of duties

• Perform the full range of turf maintenance duties, to include: watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf.
• Perform the full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance, to include: planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs; control weeds.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs, and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system, to include: changing and adjusting heads, maintaining controllers, and assisting in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Operate the full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edgers, blowers, forklift, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables, and related items.
• Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant disease; set and monitor rodent traps.
• Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
• Remove graffiti along trails, in parks, and in other areas.
• Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
• Clean and maintain restrooms; stock restrooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals and faucets.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Perform winterizing maintenance in parks, gardens, and County owned facilities; remove snow.
• Determine appropriate methods, sequences, and layout of work detail.
• Assist in the construction of various projects; assist in the maintenance of roads and parking lots.
• Deal courteously and tactfully with public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks, trail, and other facilities.
• May assist in supervising/monitoring seasonal and volunteer staff.
• Assist in the setup and operations of the Adams County Fair; prepare signs.
• Perform other related duties ad responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications

• Methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of trails, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
• Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of basic parks maintenance tools and equipment.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Plant and animals pests that are harmful to plants.
• Chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
• Operating characteristics of and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
• Watering requirements for lawns, trees, and plants and various types of soil.
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• County policies, procedures, and codes related to grounds maintenance.
• Use, operate, and maintain chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Perform park maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Deal tactfully with the public.
• Interpret diagrams, plans, and blueprints.
• Understand and follow oral and written direction; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $51,292.77 - $58,990.13. The potential full salary range for this role is $51,292.77 - $71,809.88

Supplemental information

• Experience: Two (2) years experience in the maintenance of trails, parks, or related facilities.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.
  • Candidates selected for interviews will need to provide a current copy of their motor vehicle record.
  • Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks.
  • Successful candidates must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and a criminal background check.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials.
• Availability for overtime, 24 hour on-call and stand-by call.

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.