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SalaryThe Highlands Ranch Metro District is now accepting applications for a part-time Parks Services Technician for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space department. This position performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the restrooms, shelters, and other assigned park facilities of the Metro District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Always wear appropriate safety equipment including protective headwear, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, and breathing apparatus.
- Maintains a safe, clean environment in restrooms, shelters, skate park and tennis courts.
- Assists in setting up and taking down equipment from various parks in support of recreation programs, and community events.
- Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including sweeping, and mopping of floors, garbage removal and relining of trash cans, cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning shelters and surrounding areas, etc. or other work as needed.
- Prepares the park facilities for reservations and scheduled recreational programs.
- Maintains current skills and knowledge in proper and safe techniques of Park Services practices.
- Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds, picks up litter from premises.
- Assists with the testing of water quality on public fountains, communicates with park users when fountains will be shut off due to a reservation or unsafe condition.
- Assists with education and enforcement of park rules such as dogs off leash, no motorized vehicles in the park and use of bicycles at Civic Green Park.
- Prioritize excellent internal and external customer service.
- Assists with the distribution of District’s sign policy to appropriate community groups or organizations. Tracks weekend sign removals.
- Develop basic understanding of relevant software.
- Keeps written and electronic records of work completed.
- Provides supervision/management with a weekly report of park activities.
- Coordinates with Reservation Coordinator and/or seasonal event staff regarding park and event schedules.
- Proper maintenance of District vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Snow removal duties will be assigned during winter months and may include weekend and nighttime hours operating plow trucks and tractors, as well as use of snow shovels.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Park Services Supervisor. Receives direction and assignments from Park Services Technician III and II.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise seasonal employees as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Must work cooperatively with Park Ranger Staff. May serve as a member of various employee committees.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effectively communicate with the public.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Remain calm and level-headed in stressful situations.
- Make decisions based on established policies and procedures.
- Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment, properly and safely.
- Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Colorado State driver’s license or can obtain one prior to employment.
Must complete training course in First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens within 12 months of hire.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- The ability to learn the proper use of the following equipment within 12 months of employment.
- High pressure washer, pruning tools, pickup truck with automatic/manual transmission, and water truck.
- Lawn and landscape equipment including tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, sprayers, utility vehicles, sweepers, plows, blowers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, miscellaneous hand tools and power tools, etc.
- Office equipment; telephones, calculators, web-based software, and personal computers.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Generally, works two 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout sports seasons during daylight savings time (March – October). Flexible schedule from November – February with two or three 8-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The work schedule will require weekend hours and will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meetings and/or staffing levels and will include some evening and early mornings. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change.
Pre-employment screening includes a background check (18+), motor vehicle record check, and drug screen (excluding THC).
ABOUT US:
The Metro District is a great place to work! We recognize the importance of a work/life balance and offer an outstanding benefits package which includes:
- Health Benefits - Employees have a choice of four different medical plan options, with dental and vision insurance included in addition to life insurance.
- Retirement - We support an employee's desire to save for retirement through a pension plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
- Discounts - We have secured group discounts for employees on everything from legal assistance to movie tickets.
Posting will be available for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.
