Job Information
El Paso County Park Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Department: Parks and Community Services-Parks This position will primarily work out of our Bear Creek Regional Park location.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 07/04/2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
With limited supervision, assists with a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction.
Work Conditions: Duties are performed both indoors and outside in the field in various weather conditions. Requires physical effort to perform frequent lifting, bending and climbing. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. Physical hazard may be present when mixing or working with chemicals and working with or near power tools and motorized equipment. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work in park locations other than the preferred site location indicated. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: -Performs semi-skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, minor construction, trash collection and facility cleaning to include cleaning of restrooms. -Operates assigned tools and equipment, including power tools as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects. -Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County guidelines. -Performs routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools. -Provides departmental support for special events and other activities. -Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, hand and power tools, painting, plumbing and minor electrical repairs a plus. -Ability to follow safety precautions. -Ability to communicate and work effectively with County employees and the public. -Must be willing to work late evenings, weekends and holidays. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance.