Parks Maintenance Technician-Part Time

The City of Louisville is now accepting applications for entry-level part time Parks Maintenance Technicians! The position is 29 hours per week and year-round.

Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? The Parks Technician I performs a variety of entry-level semi-skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of parks, grounds, and playgrounds for the City of Louisville. Come start a career with the City of Louisville doing what you enjoy!

Under general supervision of the Parks Foreman, performs semi/ skilled manual labor maintaining City parks, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities. Duties are performed with independence; work is reviewed in- progress and upon completion. Performs other work as required.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and interviews scheduled until all positions are filled.

All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from info@governmentjobs.com or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.

• Assists with maintaining parks, greenways, streetscapes/ medians, cemetery, athletic fields, and other City designated properties.
• Park related maintenance includes but not limited to:
  • care of plant materials,
  • maintenance of park infrastructure,
  • landscape projects,
  • irrigation,
  • athletic fields,
  • various equipment operations,
  • minor construction projects,
  • litter control,
  • weed eradication,
  • shelter and restroom cleaning,
  • snow removal, and
  • sidewalk sweeping
  • Each task uses best management practices and general park standards.
• Operates commercial mowers, pickup trucks with trailers, snow removal machinery, and various small landscape power tools.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance of operating equipment, playground apparatus and park amenities.
• May assist / perform duties associated with opening and closing of burials and assigned general maintenance, at the city Cemetery supported by other parks staff and supervisor.
• Performs general maintenance to landscape bed areas throughout the City.
• Assists with special events as scheduled.
• Performs entry-level preventative maintenance on irrigation system as directed.
• Prunes trees and shrubs to maintain the health of the landscape and urban forestry, as trained by Forestry personnel.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, stairs, and parking lots as assigned
• This position may be required to work weekends and evenings for special events.
• This position will also be required to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends for snow removal during the winter months.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED and
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Parks Maintenance or landscaping required.
  • May include seasonal work experience as part of the requirement.
• Equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered.
• Must be 18 years old to apply.

Special License, Registration, or Certificate Required:
Must possess a State of Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record for the previous three years.

• Knowledge in the maintenance of park amenities, athletic fields, and general park property.
• Skill in the safe operation of equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground conditions
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including the general public, contractors, volunteers, City staff, and others using the City parks and public spaces.

Physical Requirements of the Job:
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read and speak and hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near Parks Maintenance equipment and moving mechanical parts. The work is performed in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to equipment vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, and sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud.
Pre-employment Screening:
An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. Certain positions may also require, but are not limited to, driving record check, drug screening, and a physical.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.Employment Type: Variable-Non-benefitted