Town Of Castle Rock, CO Castle Rock , CO 80109
Posted 2 months ago
This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:
The opportunity to make a difference in our community
Career Advancement Programs
Employee well-being program
Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Acts as lead worker for part-time and full-time personnel; assigns and schedules repairs or work
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of parks, ball fields, and rights-of-way, e.g., tractors, mowers, snow plows
Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming, sodding
Performs regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment
Operates tractor and sprayer for fertilization and weed control
Performs painting, cleaning, maintenance and repair on municipal property, structures, and facilities, including playground equipment, fences, buildings, and pools
Utilizes various manual, gasoline, and hand held electrical tools and equipment in repairing or installing playground equipment, fences, or related structures. Tools may include saws, welders, drills, hammers, and shovels
Cleans/clears debris and refuse from Town property regularly
Orders supplies as needed
Coordinates and assists with special events operations
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
This position is part of the Town's snow removal program. Will have scheduled on-call responsibilities through the winter months to remove snow using a 4-wheel drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours.*
Minimum Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: one (1) year work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate equipment and machinery; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
A valid Colorado Driver's License
Class B Commercial Driver's License preferred; Successful candidate may be required to obtain within 6 months
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance of municipal parks
Knowledge of the various types of manual, gas, or electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery employed in maintenance, installation, and/or repair of municipal parks, ball fields, playground equipment, fences, irrigation systems, and related structures
Knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing assigned tasks
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices associated with performing duties in traffic and adverse weather conditions
Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, i.e. for fuel mixture, measuring linear feet for carpentry work
Skill, dexterity and manipulative ability to operate equipment such as a loader, backhoe, dump truck, mowers, trimmers, tractors, snow plows; skill in utilizing mechanic's, carpenter's, welder's, gardener's, and painter's tools
Ability to follow both oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees and the public
Physical Demands:
Moderate to heavy physical work to including ability to lift 75lbs or less, carry 75 lbs or less, push and/or pull 50 lbs or less
Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals
Equipment Used:
Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Town Of Castle Rock, CO