Technician I, Parks - City of Fort Collins : Job Details

POSITION TITLE: Technician I, Parks (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req7904

DEPARTMENT: Parks

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN PARK SHOP

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,026.00 - 66,038.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $47,000.00 - 59,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/29/2024.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required. Non-CDL holders required to drug test within 96 hours of the offer. CDL holders required to drug test within 48 hours of offer.

CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at:

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

* Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

* Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

* Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

* Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

* Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

* Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

* Wellness program, workout facilities

* Employee/family onsite health clinic

* Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

* Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Are you interested in a job that brings variety to what you do and where you work every day? If so, you should consider this full-time Parks Technician I position at the City of Fort Collins!

The City's Parks Technician I is a full-time, fully benefited position that helps with the operation and maintenance of city parks, public spaces, golf courses, facilities, trails, cemeteries, and ball fields. Functioning as a member of a crew, the Parks Technician I engages in an assortment of responsibilities in turf care, irrigation, plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical, outdoor projects, and concrete; interaction with coworkers and the public makes for a creative and enjoyable work setting.

Variation is built into this role. The Parks Technician I will travel and serve at several different City park sites. Work hours for this position are approximately 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with a summertime shift adjustment to roughly 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. While this is not a supervisor role, the Parks Technician I will direct and provide instruction for their work crew.

A Class A CDL must be obtained within one year of an offer; we will provide training and CDL preparation and exam fees soon after your start date.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

* Performs skills associated with accepted maintenance practices including but not limited to municipal parks, golf courses and cemeteries.

* Cleans and repairs grounds, restrooms, facilities, playgrounds, shelters, etc.

* Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs, hard/soft surface trails, cleaning and litter control; maintains, repairs, and tests water features.

* Prepares and renovates playing fields and courts for recreational use.

* Performs snow removal duties.

* Safely operates and maintains medium to heavy-duty motor vehicles and specialized industry-related equipment.

* Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems.

* Provides direction and supervision to hourly and contractual employees.

* Coordinates activities with volunteer groups and community partnerships.

* Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations.

* Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.

* Utilizes Integrated Pest Management approach and applies pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer as appropriate.

* Availability to assist with special events, rentals and special projects as required.

* Performs technical horticulture by designing, installing and maintaining flowers, containers, and planting beds containing trees, shrubs and perennials.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

* Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.

* Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.

* A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.

* A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of turf management and horticulture.

* Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automotive and heavy/light and specialized industry-related equipment and power tools.

* Ability to do carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, and/or electrical work.

* Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.

* Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.

* Basic math skills.

* Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

* May be required to obtain certifications.

* Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.

* Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.

* Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.

* Proficient in use of a computer and industry-related software such as e-mail, word processing and database input/management.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

* Three years related experience in the parks, cemetery, landscape maintenance, horticulture or farming industry.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

* Valid driver's license.

* Ability to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.

* Ability to acquire a Department of Transportation certification.

* Ability to acquire Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License.

* Ability to acquire Playground Safety Inspector Certification.

* Ability to acquire a Certified Pool Operator Certification.

* Ability to acquire a Water Auditor Certification.

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Technician I, Parks

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) ###-#### for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF OFFER.

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