Grounds Technician II

Salary

$52,008.00 - $72,084.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6695(PM2)

Department

Public Works

Division

PWD BSV Bldg Services

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

4/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Grounds Technician II. The Grounds Technician II performs a variety of skilled duties. Training and monitoring hourly employees and community service workers on improvement projects requiring independent judgement and knowledge of department operations, in the development and maintenance of parks or building grounds. Mowing, string trimming, pruning of trees and edging, etc., of facilities managed by Building Services.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position will work out of various locations throughout Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $52,008.00 - $62,046.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• First Round Interviews: Week of May 11th
• Reference Check: Week of May 11th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in designs and monitors maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Building Services Department
• Plans, organizes, assigns and reviews work of inmate crews in accordance with established goals, objectives and authorized work plan
• Assists in developing the annual work plans
• Coordinates landscape maintenance projects
• Performs snow removal and building maintenance as needed
• Performs skilled duties in the operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance to grounds and snow removal equipment
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• High school graduation or equivalent
  
  

AND

• 2 (two) years of parks or building and grounds maintenance experience
  
  

Driver's License

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Pre-employment Physical

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
  
  

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the use of materials, equipment and procedures necessary for landscape and building maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to landscape and building maintenance
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and public
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Back and Upper Body:
• Occasionally mows with self-propelled 135 or 175 lb. power mower or cut weeds with 15 lb. power weed whacker (supported with harness), moving from side to side
• Occasionally shovels dirt and gravel and digs holes for posts using clam digger and or 19 lb. digging bar
• Occasionally lifts 43 lb. T-port driver (two-person lift with handles) shoulder height to drive metal fence posts
• Occasionally lifts (two-person lift) eighty-pound cement bags and carries to work site
• Occasionally lifts and positions with assistance ramps to allow tractor loading and unloading from trailer
• Occasionally lifts and operates two-handed 60 lb. jackhammer to break rock
• Occasionally picks up and removes trash
• Must lift 40 lb. trash bag from ground level to truck bed height of 42 inches (could be two-person lift)
• Hands and Arms:
• Occasionally operates 2-3 lb. hand pruners held overhead
• Occasionally operates 15 lb. chain saw with two hands
• Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment
• Body Movement:
• Frequently must walk over uneven rough terrain either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment
• Requires agility to maneuver over limbs, branches, creeks, boulders, etc.
• Frequently requires ability to sit and drive tractor with mulcher while looking back
• Occasionally kneels on angled surfaces to plant flowers and do other work on the ground
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 2 (two) years of parks or building and grounds maintenance experience or equivalent education.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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What role do you think diversity plays in team effectiveness?

05

Can you describe a situation where collaborating with someone from a different background improved a project or outcome?

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What does diversity mean to you?

07

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org