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Assist Parks Division workers to help ensure safe, clean, well-maintained facilities, hardscapes and sports fields at assigned locations. Most assignments will require regular weekend hours of a Thursday through Monday, or Friday through Tuesday work schedule. Some positions will work a traditional Monday through Friday schedule.

The salary range for this position is:

Maintenance Worker Entry and Level I - $18.00 - $21.27

Maintenance Worker Level II - $19.25- $23.40

These ranges based on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

This position is a ten (10) month max, part year, 40 hour per week position with Medical coverage benefit option only.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Entry:

• Follow direction to assist with providing consistent quality field and facility maintenance by assisting with completing tasks including field lining, field dragging, cleaning of restrooms and public areas, repair of equipment and tools, and repair of facilities.
• May learn to operate equipment including tractor, utility vehicle, pick-up truck, lining machine, drag, etc. Assists in completion of winter work schedule activities and contributes to the completion of other assigned work by performing various maintenance tasks as directed.
• Makes most effective use of time and resources following planned and scheduled work as assigned by supervisor.
• Works as an effective part of, and facilitates the division and city team by responding to change and special needs with flexibility and in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
• Maintains dialogue and relationships with the public and city staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.

Level I:

• Assist with providing consistent quality field and facility maintenance by assisting with completing tasks including field lining, field dragging, cleaning of restrooms and public areas, repair of equipment and tools, and repair of facilities.
• May operates equipment including tractor, utility vehicle, pick-up truck, lining machine, drag, etc.
• Assists in completion of winter work schedule activities and contributes to the completion of other assigned work by performing various maintenance tasks as directed.
• Makes most effective use of time and resources following planned and scheduled work as assigned by supervisor.
• Works as an effective part of, and facilitates the division and city team by responding to change and special needs with flexibility and in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
• Maintains dialogue and relationships with the public and city staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.

Level II:

• General Operation

• Performs maintenance duties including opening, cleaning and stocking restrooms.

• Prepares shelters for reservations and special events.

• Empties trash receptacles and debris management.

• Daily inspections of sites for trash, vandalism and graffiti; and taking corrective actions.

• Field Maintenance

• Performs duties including dragging, watering, and lining softball and baseball fields.

• Cleaning and stocking restroom facilities, cleaning spectator areas and other hardscapes daily.

• Pesticide applications, weeding, edging, trimming fields and common areas.

• Minor maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Turf and Irrigation Maintenance

• Performs tasks including weekly trimming and mowing of sports fields and common areas.

• Weekly field painting, irrigation system maintenance, and pesticide applications.

• Works as an effective part of the Division and City team by responding to change and special needs with flexibility in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.

• Maintains dialogue and relationships with the public and City staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists with Department projects as needed including special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Entry:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Experience in service, maintenance, parks maintenance or related field preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.

Level I:

• 1 year experience in parks maintenance or closely related field with an emphasis on duties most closely related to the essential job functions.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Experience in duties most closely related to the essential job duties, including operating various types of equipment preferred.

Level II:

• 2 years experience in parks maintenance or closely related field with an emphasis on duties most closely related to the essential job functions.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in written form and orally with a variety of people directly and using cellular phone and two way radio system..
• Walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Communicate effectively with the public including answering general park questions and assistance with reservation or special interest groups.
• Take initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
• Operate various types of tools and equipment associated with facility, landscape, ball field maintenance or facilities maintenance, lifting, carrying and stocking heavy items and materials, removing snow by hand with shovel and snow blower, digging, sweeping, raking various landscaping materials, working in below ground level trenches and from above ground level ladders or scaffolds.
• Remove snow by hand with shovel and snow blower.
• Maintain dialogue and relationships with the public, special interest groups and City staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement- 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave- Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked
• Per the ACA, employees working 30 Plus hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of the two 2 medical plan options- HRA & ACO

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.