Seasonal Parks Technician 1

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire multiple Seasonal Parks Technician 1. Parks Technician I is the entry-level classification in the Parks Maintenance series. The Parks Technician I performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties, within specific guidelines, in the development and maintenance of County parks, open space, buildings, and grounds.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. This position will work out of 3897 N. 75^th St., 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: $25.00 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: Week of June 1st
• Reference Check: Week of June 1st

1. Performs maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department
2. Operates hand tools, power tools and equipment to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks
3. Performs ongoing maintenance and repair on trails, picnic areas, buildings, parking lots, and other Parks facilities
4. Trains and monitors the work of hourly employees and community service workers assigned to specific projects
5. Performs related work, as required
6. May be reassigned in emergency situations
   

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:

• No formal education or experience is required 

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• 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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1 (one) year of parks or grounds maintenance experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of the use of materials, equipment and procedures necessary for parks and building maintenance
• Basic knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to parks and building maintenance
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and in all kinds of weather
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the 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 eighty-pound cement bags (two-person lift) and carry to work site
  • Occasionally lifts and positions with assistance ramps to allow tractor loading and unloading from trailer
  • Occasionally required to lift and operate 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 walks 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.