Parks Maintenance Technician I en Pueblo County, CO

About the Department

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the development and maintenance of County parks, buildings, grounds and facilities

*** PLEASE NOTE: While the full salary range is posted, this position has been budgeted at the entry the range, at $19.31 per hour

Position Duties

• Performs maintenance and upkeep of sports fields and parks.
• Conducts repair and maintenance tasks in parks, trails, and building grounds. Includes turf maintenance, fence construction and maintenance, fertilizer application, noxious weed control, seeding, top dressing, landscaping, snow and ice mitigation, and erosion control. 
• Lawn and field maintenance to include sprinkler/irrigation, installation and maintenance, painting, repairs scoreboards, inspects structures and equipment. 
• Maintains parks and prepares fields for sports activities. Maintains and cleans bleachers, dugouts, restrooms and surrounding areas. 
• Prepares written and computer reports. Develops maintenance schedules. 
• Assembles tables, benches and other equipment. 
• Repairs electrical scoreboards, sound systems and mechanical equipment. 
• Inspects structures, sites and equipment for safety and proper working conditions. 
• Interacts with coaches, umpires, players, concession stand vendors and others to provide information and resolve problems. 
• Removes ice and snow from all County property. 
• Fills in for other positions as required. 
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job. 

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver's License

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum of two years or more experience in sports field maintenance 
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 
• CPR & First-Aid Certification  
• Chemical Application Certification (PA)Certification  
• CSU Extension Certified GardnerCertification  
• Playground Inspector (CPSI)Certification  
• FlaggerCertification 
• Stormwater Certificate 
• Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) 

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass post job offer physical examination.

Other Qualifications

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)