Seasonal Parks Technician 1

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1462/jobpostings/image/Boulder County Logo 2.png" alt="Boulder County (department name) Department is seeking to hire a …" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br></div><br><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Boulder County&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Public Works</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;Department is seeking to hire multiple <strong>Seasonal Parks Technician 1</strong>.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Parks Technician I is the entry-level classification in the Parks Maintenance series. The Parks Technician I performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties, within specific guidelines, in the development and maintenance of County parks, open space, buildings, and grounds.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">This is an <strong>hourly, non-benefited&nbsp;</strong>position that will work 40 hours per week, <strong>Monday - Friday</strong> <strong>6:00am - 2:30pm</strong>. This position will work out of&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">3897 N. 75^th </span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong>St.</strong><strong>,&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Boulder,</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is <strong>non-exempt&nbsp;</strong>(eligible for overtime).&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>Hiring Salary Range</strong>: $25.00<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Hourly</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>Tentative Hiring Timeline:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">First Round Interviews: Week of June 1st</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Reference Check: Week of June 1st</li></ul><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br>Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit </span><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)"><a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">studentaid.gov</a>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">for more information.</span><ol><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Performs maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department</span></undefined></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Operates hand tools, power tools and equipment to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks</span></undefined></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Performs ongoing maintenance and repair on trails, picnic areas, buildings, parking lots, and other Parks facilities</span></undefined></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Trains and monitors the work of hourly employees and community service workers assigned to specific projects</span></undefined></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Performs related work, as required</span></undefined></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><undefined><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">May be reassigned in emergency situations</span><br></undefined></li></ol><p><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">PLEASE NOTE</span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed<strong>. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and</strong> <strong>will not be reviewed in the initial screening process</strong>. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">No formal education or experience is required</strong></span><em>&nbsp;</em></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>DRIVER'S LICENSE</strong><strong>:</strong></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record</li><li style="font-style: italic; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/jobs/#:~:text=job%20opportunities%20website.-,Boulder%20County%20Driver%20Requirements,-Some%20positions%20may" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)"><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">here</span>.</a><br></em></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>BACKGROUND CHECK&nbsp;</strong><strong>&amp; FINGERPRINTING</strong><strong>:</strong></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Applicants must be at least 18 years of age</li></ul><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">1 (one) year of parks or grounds maintenance experience</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &amp; ABILITIES:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Basic knowledge of the use of materials, equipment and procedures necessary for parks and building maintenance</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Basic knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to parks and building maintenance</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and in all kinds of weather</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Back and Upper Body</span><ul style="color: initial"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally mows with self-propelled 135 or 175 lb. power mower or cut weeds with 15 lb. power weed whacker (supported with harness), moving from side to side</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally shovels dirt and gravel, and digs holes for posts using clam digger and or 19 lb. digging bar</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally lifts 43 lb. T-port driver (two-person lift with handles) shoulder height to drive metal fence posts</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally lifts eighty-pound cement bags (two-person lift) and carry to work site</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally lifts and positions with assistance ramps to allow tractor loading and unloading from trailer</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally required to lift and operate two handed 60 lb. jackhammer to break rock</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally picks up and removes trash</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Must lift 40 lb. trash bag from ground level to truck bed height of 42 inches (could be two-person lift)</span></li></ul></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Hands and Arms</span><ul style="color: initial"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally operates 2-3 lb. hand pruners held overhead</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally operates 15 lb. chain saw with two hands</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment</span></li></ul></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Body Movement</span><ul style="color: initial"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Frequently walks over uneven rough terrain either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Requires agility to maneuver over limbs, branches, creeks, boulders, etc.</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Frequently requires ability to sit and drive tractor with mulcher while looking back</span></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Occasionally kneels on angled surfaces to plant flowers and do other work on the ground</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees&nbsp;</em><em>on the basis of</em></span><em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></em></p><div style="text-align: center"><em><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1462/jobpostings/image/logo_boco_retina3.png" alt="" style="width: 70px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></em></div>