Job Information
CITY OF ALAMOSA Park Maintenance Technicain in ALAMOSA, Colorado
4/12/2024 SCA_BN
JOB TITLE: Park Maintenance Technician
MUSTS: High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. Previous experience in grounds maintenance and building trade skills preferred. Material and Equipment Directly Used: Power and manually-operated hand tools and equipment; light equipment such as generators, compactors, pumps, chainsaws, trimmers; light and medium motor-driven equipment such as pickups, light dump trucks, and riding lawn mowers. Working Environment: Nearly 100% of the essential duties/activities for the position are performed outdoors and on foot. This involves exposure to all natural weather conditions, such as dusty, hot, dirty, wet, cold, and muddy. General safety practices and procedures. Motor vehicle and traffic laws. Equipment and materials utilized to maintain parks and related facilities. Interact effectively with the public and employees. Ability to report to work regularly and on time. Work a flexible schedule, depending on program needs, including working evenings and weekends and shifting assignments as program needs change. Ability to follow or 4. Ability to operate outdoor power equipment and/or small tractors Ability to recognize safety hazards and apply proper safety precautions. Have or be able to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license, if assigned to drive a city vehicle.
Required Physical Capabilities: Walk, stand, kneel, climb, stoop, crouch, push/pull, and reach for extended periods. Normal range of vision and hearing for ensuring the safety of the employee, co- workers, and general public.
SKILLS: Performs general grounds keeping and landscape maintenance such as mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, raking, weeding, trimming trees and shrubs, planting and transplanting flowers, and clearing brush. Performs minor facility maintenance including painting, plumbing, carpentry, and fence repair. Cleans and restocks restrooms, collects and disposes of garbage, and performs litter patrol. Maintains and repairs park amenities including play areas, picnic tables, benches, grills, and fountains. Operates and maintains various equipment and vehicles used for the maintenance and repair of parks, green ways and recreational facilities including dump truck, flatbed, pickups, tractor, loader, power and riding mowers, edger, trimmer, chainsaw, blower, brush saw, and hand tools. Responds to questions from visitors and provides general assistance as needed.
DUTIES: Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and improvement of city parks, facilities, and green spaces. NOTE: The essential functions and major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
WAGES: $21.59 - $22.67 per hour
BENEFITS: PTO, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Recreational Membership, Golf Membership.
JOB TO START: As Soon As Possible
SHIFT & DURATION:
JOB SITE: Alamosa, Colorado
HOW TO APPLY: https://cityofalamosa.org/depts/hr-open_positions/