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El Paso County, CO lists this (Part-Time) Park Maintenance Technician – East District opportunity in colorado springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job SummaryThe El Paso County Parks Department is looking for a part-time Park Maintenance Technician for the East District. Join our team and play an essential role in maintaining and improving the Calhan Fairgrounds and County Parks system, a vital part of our community! This hands-on position provides an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in groundskeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment repair. Whether it's keeping our parks spotless, supporting special events, or making sure the fairgrounds remain inviting for visitors, your efforts will directly influence the community's experience. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating tools and equipment, and taking pride in a job well done, this is the perfect role for you. Bring your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and dedication to customer service to help us keep the Calhan Fairgrounds and parks systems functioning smoothly and looking their best. Join us in making a difference! This position will report to the County Fairgrounds in Calhan and will be responsible for keeping the East District Park locations clean. Hiring Range: $18.500 - $21.000 hourly. The anticipated work schedule is Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to change. Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Under supervision, assists with a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesPerforms semi-skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, minor construction, trash collection, and facility cleaning, including cleaning of restrooms. Operates assigned tools and equipment, including power tools, as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects. Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County guidelines. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools. Provides departmental support for special events and other activities. Performs other duties as required.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs. Ability to safely operate and maintain tools/equipment. Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions. Ability to communicate and work effectively with County employees and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Must be willing to work late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Required Education & Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education. Licenses/Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Pre-Employment Requirements: Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.Work ConditionsDuties are performed both indoors and outside in the field in various weather conditions. Requires physical effort to perform frequent lifting, bending and climbing. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Physical hazards may be present when mixing or working with chemicals and working with or near power tools and motorized equipment. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work in park locations other than the preferred site location indicated. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week. The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.BenefitsSick leave is provided to employees per the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Part-time employees may be eligible for holiday pay if the holiday falls on their regularly scheduled workday. In such cases, they will be paid for the hours they are scheduled to work that day.
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colorado springs, CO, 80901, US
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