Lake Maintenance Technician - Denver Parks And Recreation

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $22.76 - $34.14/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

This technician role will be based out of the Rosedale Maintenance Facility at 2349 S Logan Street in Denver but will be working hands on in the field city wide approximately 80% of the time. The work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

What You'll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a Lake Maintenance Technician to support the Denver Parks Lake Management Program's work on 20+ lakes and ponds throughout the parks system.

DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:

• Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion

• Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes

• Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity

• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform regular inspection and monitoring of lakes in Denver Parks for potential water quality and wildlife issues

• Perform algae and vegetation control through an Integrated Pest Management Plan utilizing physical, biological, and chemical means

• Complete licensed chemical treatments utilizing specialized equipment and products

• Identify lake and shoreline construction, maintenance, and repair needs

• Complete regular lake cleanups removing trash, debris, and wildlife

• Use specialized meters to monitor water quality and record data into speed sheets

• Direct crews of on call and district staff on lake related projects including shoreline restoration and maintenance

• Complete regular maintenance and repair on aeration systems installed in several area lakes

• Keep detailed records and notes on chemical applications, lake inspections, and water quality analysis

• Assist with Water Conservation irrigation needs:

• Assist staff with all irrigation needs including Sentinel conversion

• Perform semiskilled, trades work on a regular basis including inspection, troubleshooting of central control, flow sensing and communications equipment, and other irrigation equipment

• Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repair, minor plumbing, and other irrigation related repairs

About You

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for a reliable and knowledgeable lake maintenance professional with strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively with a variety of stakeholders. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in landscape and lakeshore maintenance and repair:

• Experience with integrated pest management

• Chemical application equipment uses

• Specialized water testing equipment use

• Lakeshore vegetation restoration and maintenance knowledge and plant identification

• Experience and proficiency with spray equipment, trailers, and boats:

• Experience with operation and maintenance of small watercraft

• Ability to operate and maintain chemical application equipment safely and efficiently

• Knowledge of and ability to operate small to medium truck and trailer combinations in an urban setting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Certification in Pesticide Application by the State of Colorado or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate

• Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of duties in construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance

• Licensures/Certification(s): This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

• Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, May 7th . Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Monday, May 6th date at midnight

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2552 Maintenance Technician

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$22.76 - $34.14

Starting Pay

$22.76 - $28.45/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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