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Application Deadline:

August 14, 2025

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range

23.11 - 33.52

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Irrigation)
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of entry level to semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the areas of maintenance, landscaping, construction and equipment operation for City of Boulder transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and medians, and performs related duties as required.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Medians and Bikeways)
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of entry level to semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the areas of maintenance, landscaping, construction and equipment operation for City of Boulder transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and medians, and performs related duties as required.

Job Description:

IRRIGATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                  

• Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, installation, and repairs to irrigation systems along transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and in median and pocket park areas. 
• Identifies deficiencies and additional maintenance needs to maintain the health of various types of turf, shrubs, and trees in assigned areas, and clearly explain these needs to lead staff or supervisor. 
• Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment. 
• Safely works in and around moving traffic and in congested work zones. 
• Uses tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks and may perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. 
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used. 
• Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring on public right of ways indicating anticipated or needed repairs and report such conditions to supervisors. 
• Interacts with members of the public in the field to provide information and customer service. Provides input into responses to inquiries from the public and/or internal departments/requestors. 
• Promotes a safety culture by observing and following all city and department safety procedures, regulations and policies and assists in ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses. 
• Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies. 
• Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to learn and implement safety practices including situational awareness. 
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of landscaping equipment.  
• Knowledge of safe use of hand tools, commercial and light duty vehicles, outdoor power equipment, and trailers. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. 
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain