Parks & Open Space Technician I/II

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly HIRING RANGE: $23.30 - $30.59 per hour TOTAL Range: $23.30 - $36.70 per hour NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, the Parks and Open Space Technician I/II helps bring the department’s motto to life by creating spaces and places for residents and their families to thrive. This position plays a hands‑on role in maintaining safe, welcoming, and well‑cared‑for public spaces throughout the Town, including parks, open space, trails, medians, rights‑of‑way, municipal grounds, lakes, ponds, and other community amenities. The role supports the daily care, improvement, and operation of Town outdoor spaces through landscape maintenance, turf care, irrigation support, trail and amenity maintenance, equipment operation, snow removal, public interaction, and support for Town programs and events. As assigned, this position may also support golf course maintenance. This position will be staffed as a Technician I or Technician II based on experience, certifications, demonstrated skill level, and operational need. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Performs maintenance and repair duties for Town parks, open space, trails, municipal grounds, rights‑of‑way, medians, lakes, ponds, golf‑related grounds or facilities, and other assigned public amenities. Maintains turf, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, beds, hardscapes, and natural areas through mowing, watering, trimming, pruning, planting, weeding, fertilizing, edging, renovation, removal, and general upkeep. Maintains open space areas, trail corridors, waterways, lakes, undeveloped properties, and related amenities, including weed control, invasive tree and shrub control, trail maintenance, litter control, wildlife and fish issue monitoring, and general site maintenance. Operates, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment used in parks, open space, landscape, irrigation, snow removal, and related maintenance operations. Maintains and repairs irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, drip systems, field adjustments, and basic irrigation plumbing repairs. Repairs and maintains public amenities and facilities, including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, restrooms, grills, signs, trash receptacles, and related infrastructure. Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and related materials in accordance with applicable laws, safety standards, certifications, and Town procedures; maintains required usage records. Supports snow and ice control operations, including clearing snow, leaves, and debris from sidewalks, trails, rights‑of‑way, facilities, sports fields, courts, and other assigned areas. Sets up appropriate traffic control devices when working in rights‑of‑way, medians, or other public work areas. For full job description and to apply, visit FrederickCO.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr