Parks and Open Space Maintenance Worker II

Has a full understanding of the safe application and operation of light or heavy equipment and performs routine, semi-skilled to skilled work in the maintenance and construction of athletic fields/courts, trails, natural open space areas, parks, and landscape maintenance. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class and to work with significant independence and initiative.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be an accurate summary of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for performing routine parks and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs parks tasks in one or more fields (e.g. grounds, trails, irrigation system, parking lots, and landscape planting and maintenance, etc.)
• Services and inspects assigned equipment and maintains service and operator use records.
• Advises supervisors on operating conditions of equipment and progress of projects.
• Reports needed mechanical adjustments and repairs.
• Assists in identifying areas needing improvement and identifies upcoming projects and needed work.
• Performs equipment and/or manual operation in park maintenance, irrigation, and repair work.
• Performs flagging, controls traffic and related safety functions at job sites.
• Completes snow and ice removal from streets and gutters and applications of salt/sand to same, and as needed during on-call times in the winter months. Independently runs a snow route.
• Constructs, repairs, maintains, and cleans drainage structures. Inspects and clears obstructions from storm drains.
• Completes trash removal and pickup from Town parks and open space.
• Cleans work area, the shop, tools, equipment, vehicles and grounds.
• Performs grass cutting, weed removal, landscaping, irrigation and special landscape projects.
• Trims and removes trees and root systems from public right-of-way.
• Oversee their assigned park maintenance areas without supervision.
• Responds to support for special events, such as Town Cleanup Day, Bennett Days, etc.
• Responds to after-hour emergency calls in accordance with department policies.
• Reads and interprets plans, maps, diagrams and construction drawings.
• Performs SmartSheet, GIS, Caselle, Cemetery, or other Town Programs related to the department as well as updating records.
• Checks emails, calendar invites and phone communication to ensure proper communication with Town staff.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records.
• Serves on-call as required.
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments when needed.
• Ability to independently diagnose maintenance or irrigation problems and carry out necessary repairs.
• Ability to work independently and accurately follow project plans.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, including heads, valves, lateral lines, and timers.
• Adjust watering schedules and assist with system winterization and spring start-up.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, equipment, and necessary safety precautions used in Public Works operations.
• Use and operation of relevant office equipment.
• Local government services and administration.
• Customer service needs and the delivery of those services.

Skills:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; communicates changes and progress; manages project team activities.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Communication - Demonstrates the writing skills necessary for basic Town correspondence, and effectively communicates with both internal and external customers.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Ability to:

• Ability to operate Heavy Equipment
• Perform routine maintenance repairs with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to understand and interpret plans, maps, diagrams and construction drawings
• Perform snow removal duty with minimal or no supervision and can run a snow route independently.
• Ability to safely use, mix and apply job specific chemicals and products as needed
• Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and plans and specifications.
• Complete and follow through on paperwork in a timely manner. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and logical conclusions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.
• Understand cultural differences and create inclusive working environments.
• Cross-train across all Public Works divisions.

Education or Formal Training:

High school diploma or GED. Minimum of two years of manual labor experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Colorado's Driver's License.

Flagger certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment.

Work Environment:

General environment for a public works department. Work may include being outside in inclement weather and being around hazardous chemicals. The job regularly requires the operation of heavy machinery and manual labor. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Schedule:

This position requires a Wednesday through Saturday work schedule.

Parks and Open Space Maintenance Worker II: $46,299 - $63,671 plus benefits package.