Description
NOTE: The County anticipates hiring this position as an Operations
Technician I or II. This position is eligible for career progression and is
outlined below:
Operations Technician I: Under general supervision the Operations Technician
I (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serve as a staff member within their
functional area(s) and provides assistance and support to the Operations
Team. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance
and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and
associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Salary range
$18.60 -
Operations Technician II: Under general supervision the Operations
Technician II (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serves as a technical
staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance,
education, and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a
variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open
spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment,
facilities, and public properties. Salary Range $20.47 - $30.68.
Operations Technician III: Under general supervision the Operations
Technician III (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serves as a subject
matter expert within their functional area(s) and provides guidance,
education, and support to Operations Technician staff. This position
coordinates and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the
maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes,
trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties.
Salary Ra
Duties
Operations Technician I:
Completes a variety of field activities associated with the Operations
maintenance programs. Implements plans to carry out maintenance tasks and
projects. Supports the safety and performance of Operations Team.
Assists Operations Team and divisional contractors in meeting maintenance and
services standards and efficiency requirements. Provides information to
support work planning.
Performs maintenance, stewardship and land management duties on Arapahoe
County open space owned and managed properties, trail corridors and
trailheads, parks, turf, irrigation systems, sports fields,
landscape beds, Heritage Areas, and other related public use facilities
and equ
Performs restoration of native grasslands and riparian areas, including
native grass seeding operations, the planting, establishment and
maintenance of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, and the management of
noxious weeds on open space properties parks, trailheads, and trail corridors.
Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not
limited to pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, fertilizing, weed
management, aerating, top-dressing verticutting, power raking,
over-seeding, soil amending, sodding, planting, and irrigation maintenance.
Repair and maintain open space, trailhead, and park amenities; amenities
include but not limited to fences, drainage systems, restrooms,
shelters, benches, trash cans as well as graffiti / vandalism damage,
playground equipment, athletic equipment, and other related equipment and
facil
Safely operate and maintains equipment including but not limited to County
vehicles, mowers, blowers, string trimmers, sprayers, hand tools,
power tools, and snowplows.
Supports the removal of debris and snow from parks, trailheads, parking
lots, trails, and sidewalks using pick-up trucks and trailers as well as
blowing, sweeping and snow removal equipment. Supports County level snow
removal and emergency management operations when necessary.
Supports the operations and logistics associated with special events occurring
at the 17 Mile House Farm Park, the Fairgrounds Event Center or through
Departmental partnerships.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Knowledge related to vegetation management related to turf, ornamental and
native plants, ecological systems, agricultural areas, and eed science.
Basic ground's maintenance and safety knowledge of landscape equipment.
Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of
parks, playground, and landscape maintenance. Basic knowledge of
horticulture to include annuals, perennials, plant identification and
basic landscape design and installation.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions which includes
communicating in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively and show good judgement. * Ability to apply
pesticides/herbicides as part of an integrated pest management program.
Ability to work safely by utilizing applicable PPE's and adhering to all
safety protocol/procedures.
Operations Technician II:
Completes and advises field activities of Operations maintenance programs.
Develops plans and logistics to carry out maintenance tasks and projects.
Supports the safety and performance of Operations Team.
Supports Operations Team and divisional contractors in meeting maintenance and
services standards and efficiency requirements. May provide Operations
Technician III with input regarding work planning.
Supports Natural Resource Specialist in implementing county wide natural
resource plans, agricultural plans, grazing plans, construction plans,
and restoration prescriptions to support sound land development,
stewardship, and operations. Performs maintenance, stewardship and land
management duties on Arapahoe County open space owned and managed
properties, trail corridors and trailheads, parks, turf, irrigation
systems, sports fields, landscape beds, Heritage Areas, and other
related public use facilities and equipment.
Performs restoration of native grasslands and riparian areas, including
native grass seeding operations, the planting, establishment and
maintenance of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, and the management of
noxious weeds on open space properties parks, trailheads, and trail corridors.
Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not