Maintenance Technician
Apply at https://careers.ssprd.org/
Application Closing Deadline: For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. May 2, 2024
Hiring Range is $40,352 - $45,424 annually based on qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.
(Full Time, Non-Exempt)
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Mary Carter Greenway Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Specialist on the Mary Carter Greenway, this position is responsible for learning and performing the various skills that are associated with all aspects of greenway maintenance, including open space, irrigation, shrub and tree care and facility maintenance.
Essential Duties:
Performs all cultural maintenance practices inherent to maintaining open space including mowing, fertilization, and irrigation.
Assists in maintenance of tree and shrub care, including plantings, removals, weed/pest control, pruning, and shrub bed maintenance.
Perform trash and recyclables removal operations. Clean and clear park grounds and facilities of litter and debris, operation of a trash/recyclable’s removal truck, common hand tools, installation and removal of waste receptacles and dog waste station maintenance.
Maintain public shelter facilities including roof repair, picnic table repair, trash receptacle repair, stocking of supplies, painting, staining, restroom cleaning and sanitizing.
Assist with the inspection of greenway irrigation systems and drinking fountains as needed and assist with skilled maintenance including irrigation repairs to mainlines, valves, laterals, heads and pumps.
Assist staff with District sponsored events, making deliveries of materials and supplies necessary to meet the requests of facility rentals and work orders. Set up and disassembly of event tents, tables, picnic benches and chairs.
Assist with the documentation and routine inspection and repairs to play equipment within the district playgrounds.
Ensure proper care of assigned tools and equipment, perform maintenance on small equipment and notify appropriate personnel of need for tool, equipment or vehicle maintenance service or repairs.
Maintains, operates, and cares for assigned hand tools and equipment including trenchers, pickup truck, trailer, skid steer, stump grinder, compressor, small engines, etc. Maintains and routinely inventories parts and materials used while performing maintenance duties.
Using District watering equipment provide supplemental watering to new plantings.
Complete daily activity reports and records as required. This position may require attendance and involvement in meetings on project progress, safety, park maintenance practices, procedural changes and other topics related to the operations of the District.
Perform snow and ice removal using plow trucks, blowers, shovels, ice scrappers, de-icing salt, etc.
Respond tactfully, respectfully and in a timely fashion to inquiries and problems in person, by email, phone and mail providing helpful information and explanations in-line with District policies and procedures. Handle confrontational or stressful interactions.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and, orientations.
Attend work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis.
May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch as well as work shifts deviating from this position’s normal workdays and/or with other work groups.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Any combination equivalent to one (1) years progressive skilled labor experience that is inherent to park or related grounds maintenance with an emphasis on open space care, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, playground equipment, park facilities, urban forestry, and horticulture.
Snow and ice removal experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work environment and physical demands.
We’ve Got You Covered!
South Suburban pays:
90% of the employee-only medical insurance cost
68% of dental & vision insurance cost
100% short-term & long-term disability cost
100% life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance cost
South Suburban offers:
FSA options for additional medical expenses
Happy Employees Are the Best Employees
South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no cost that includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and much more!
Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability to reduce their medical premium by $360 annually
Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy
10 paid holidays per year
4 personal days per year
Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself
We’ve Got Your Back
Up to 8% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vests after 3 years of service
Diverse trainings to grow your professional and personal skillset
Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $1,800 per year
Play Where You Work
Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staff gatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, Employee Appreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors
We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You:
Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice rinks and swimming pools
50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
$5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses
SSPRD offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the Benefits Guide for Full-Time Employees
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.