Seasonal Parks and Open Space Maintenance Technician

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DEPARTMENT:          Parks and Open SpaceREPORTS TO:            Parks Manager/Open Space Manager                       
CLASSIFICATION:    Season
SALARY GRADE:      $20.00/hr   SUMMARY   Under specified supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties pertaining to parks, open space, trails, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, medians, lakes, ponds and other amenities.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Performs park maintenance duties including various combinations of the following: waters, mows, weeds, edges, trims turf areas; plants, waters, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers.
• Maintain the city’s open space areas such as waterways, lakes, trail corridors and other undeveloped properties. Some of the tasks include trail maintenance, amenity maintenance, native grass mowing, and tree care.
• Operates and maintains equipment necessary to complete the duties required for this position including mowers, edgers, weed-whips, and various small hand tools. 
• Assists with repairs of park facilities, such as playground equipment, picnic tables and grills. 
• Assists with the setup of public programs and special events.
• Trash and litter collection. 
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to operate all equipment required for the job safely and lawfully.  
• Communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member. 
• Ability to follow oral and written directions from others. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is preferred. 
• At least one year of experience performing lawn and/or landscape maintenance, especially at a golf course, is highly preferred. 

PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  This list may not be all-inclusive.

• This position includes sitting, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing on a frequent to constant basis.  Due to the physical nature of this position, sufficient physical stamina, mobility, and dexterity are required, as is the ability to hear and see to safely perform assigned tasks.  Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination prior to being hired.
• Must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. 
• Must be able to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before handling toxic or caustic chemicals or any other material requiring an MSDS. 
• Employees are frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, as work is most frequently performed outdoors.  Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including moisture, humidity, and/or extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero degrees Fahrenheit.      
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vehicular traffic.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be very loud at times. 

 The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices.  The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO  80530. Compensation: $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected