Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join the Parks and Forestry Departments as a Seasonal Parks, Forestry, and Open Space Technician. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Under general supervision, this position functions as a front-line provider of services in the maintenance of the Town's parks, trails, open space, and urban forestry areas. 

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least 18 years of age. 

Possession of a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history. 

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to perform assigned work independently and with direction.
• Ability to adhere to all applicable work safety rules, procedures and equipment operations as presented.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and report operations both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other staff and the general public.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check. 

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of hand tools, various electric and gas-operated tools and equipment used for maintenance including, but not limited to a pick-up truck, water truck, tractors and implements, mowers, trimmers, brush chipper, rototiller, chain saws, pesticide and fertilizer application and mixing tools, backpack sprayers, paint sprayers, trenchers, and snow removal equipment. 

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling, pinching, gripping, or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, or climbing a ladder. Requires reaching overhead with hands and arms. Requires strenuous physical activity. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. 

Environment

Work is frequently performed in and outdoors with varying temperatures and conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places. The employee will consistently encounter fumes, odors, and dusts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, mists, pesticides, bodily fluids and other biohazards, dead and/or decaying animal carcasses. The noise level is moderate to loud, with frequent high levels and vibrations. The employee may encounter mechanical or electrical hazards.