Parks Maintenance Technician - II

This is entry-level technical work responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and construction of County parks, parks facilities, trails and open space within the Parks, Trails & Building Grounds. This position is part of the career path in the Park Maintenance field.

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Inspects park grounds, trails, open space, and facilities to determine need or extent of repairs.
• Prepares and maintains records of completed work.
• May direct the activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians, community service workers, and volunteers performing maintenance and repair work including mowing grass, landscaping grounds, correcting drainage problems, removing trash, and maintaining park roads and parking lots.
• Operates equipment including pickups, single axle and tandem axle trucks, all types of tractor-trailers, rollers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, trenchers, chippers, and concrete cutters.
• Performs park irrigation preventive maintenance, repairs, and controller programming during the irrigation season.
• May direct the activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians performing construction work of park facilities including concrete, structures, buildings, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and construction of parks, parks facilities, and trails including; replacing plant material and playground equipment, resurfacing trails, trimming trees and shrubs, and erecting and repairing fences.
• Performs snow removal and application of anti-icing and de-icing products for County buildings, parks, and trails.
• Checks equipment and tools to assure safe and proper usage.

• Responds to inquiries of park users and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Generally, a high school diploma or GED and six months of related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, technical manuals, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively relay information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

Some knowledge of safety factors is required. Skill in the use of facility/park/equipment maintenance. Skill in the use of tools and equipment involved in maintenance and construction. Ability to operate pickup trucks, mowers, and tractors.

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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to:
Medical/Dental/Vision.

For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.