Parks & Facilities Technician I

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The Parks & Facilities Technician I is responsible for performing entry level custodial and semi-skilled labor activities related to the maintenance, repair, and restoration of parks, park amenities, facilities, and structures while training on the methods and techniques.

SCHEDULE:

This position has a 4-day work week, 10-hour days (7:00am - 5:30pm), Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.

Must have flexibility to work weekends and holidays. The job involves traveling from site to site as needed. 

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $22.00 – $25.00 USD

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Train and assist with the maintenance, upkeep, repair and improvement of parks and park, amenities, facilities, structures, fencing, and storm water drainage solutions. Performs fence and boundary maintenance. May perform snow removal activities.
• Train in and perform custodian duties including cleaning and restocking of public restrooms, removal of bags from trash collecting receptacles, cleaning grills, safe removal of hot ash, and picking up litter on park grounds. Participate in conducting regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Participate in public outreach and educational events and programs.  Answers visitor questions and provide information about park rules, safety, and resources.
• Train and assist with the maintenance, repair and construction of parking lots, parking surfaces and roadways   made of asphalt, natural surface, gravel and permeable pavers including grading, crack sealing, lot grooming, lot striping, and asphalt patches. Install, maintain and repair parking stops, parking lot delineators, and signage.
• Assist and train in the maintenance of trees, grasses, and weeds near trailheads, amenities, facilities, and park structures for safety and aesthetics. Assist with tree trimming and removal activities. Train in the application of herbicides and pesticides.
• Train in the operation of light and medium equipment including weed trimer, mowers, and chain saw. Trains in the operation of a backhoe, skid steer, and similar vehicles. Perform equipment and vehicle pre and post use inspections. Train and assist with in-field repairs on equipment.
• Train in the use of hand and power tools, and light equipment including weed trimmer, mowers, and chain saws.  May operate a pickup truck. Train and assist with equipment and vehicle pre and post use inspections.
• Interact with the public and vendors through effective oral, written and electronic means. Act as a reference for park users.  Contact and maintain correspondence with utility locators.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
• Experience: None
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Pre-employment physical is a condition of hire
• First Aid Certification within 6 months of date of hire

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• One or more years of prior janitorial or building maintenance

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.  
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile. 

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.   

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]

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