Job Description

The Highlands Ranch Metro District is excited to announce an opportunity to join our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space team as a Park Services Technician! In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our parks by performing skilled and semi-skilled work to upkeep restrooms, shelters, and other park facilities. If you're passionate about outdoor spaces and take pride in keeping them clean, safe, and welcoming for the community, we encourage you to apply today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Comply with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Always wear appropriate safety equipment including protective headwear, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, and breathing apparatus. Maintains a safe, clean environment in restrooms, shelters, skate park and tennis courts. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment from various parks in support of recreation programs, and community events. Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including sweeping, and mopping of floors, garbage removal and relining of trash cans, cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning shelters and surrounding areas, etc. or other work as needed. Prepares park facilities for reservations and scheduled recreational programs Maintains current skills and knowledge in proper and safe techniques of park services practices. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds, picks up litter from premises. Assists with the testing of water quality on public fountains, communicates with park users when fountains will be shut off due to a reservation or unsafe condition. Assists with education and enforcement of park rules such as dogs off leash, no motorized vehicles in the park and use of bicycles at Civic Green Park. Prioritize excellent internal and external customer service Assists with the distribution of District's sign policy to appropriate community groups or organizations. Tracks weekend sign removals. Develop basic understanding of relevant web-based software. Keeps written and electronic records of work completed. Provides supervision/management with a weekly report of park activities. Coordinates with Reservation Specialist regarding park and event schedules. Proper maintenance of District vehicles, equipment, and tools. Snow removal duties will be assigned during winter months and may include weekend and nighttime hours operating plow trucks and tractors, as well as the use of snow shovels.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

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Must work cooperatively with Park Ranger Staff. May serve as a member of various employee committees.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations; ability to make decisions based on established policies and procedures. Skill in the safe operation of listed tools and equipment or ability to learn within 12 months of hire. Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule. Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Effectively communicate in writing and verbally including comprehending, following, and transmitting written and verbal instructions. Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. Represent the District in a professional and composed manner.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license and good driving record. First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens within 12 months of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

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High pressure washer, pruning tools, pickup truck with automatic/manual transmission, and water truck.

Lawn and landscape equipment includes tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, sprayers, utility vehicles, sweepers, plows, blowers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, miscellaneous hand and power tools etc.

Personal computer, cell phone, Microsoft Office Suite, and general office equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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Works under the general supervision of the Park Services Supervisor and receives direction and assignments from Park Services Technician II and III.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervise seasonal employees as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

WORK SCHEDULE

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It consists of four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday during seasonal use of parks and from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the off-season. Work schedule will require weekend hours and will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meetings and/or staffing levels and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

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Formal application, rating of education and experience, panel interview(s), references check, and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the positions if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record check.

ABOUT US

This is a special district serving the thriving, active community of Highlands Ranch with approximately 103,000 residents. We employ a variety of professionals in fields including public works, parks, forestry, finance, and recreation.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Highlands Ranch Metro District is a great place to work! We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:

Health & Retirement!

100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums 100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums 100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums. 100% contribution match for the pension plan Up to 6% contribution match for the optional retirement plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.

Work/life Balance!

Earn 2 weeks' vacation accrual per year (3 weeks after 5 years) On the date of hire receive 80 hours of sick leave (and each year on work anniversary) 10 paid holidays in 2025 200 hours of medical leave

Wellness & Improvement!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families. Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement. Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee.

Saving & Planning!

Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement. Group discounts for employees on everything from legal assistance to cell phone bills.

Applications will be accepted for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit resume and applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.