Park Maintenance Technician

Job SummaryLooking for meaningful work that makes a real impact? At the Town of Parker, we're proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you're here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.We'd be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team! Under general supervision, this position is a front-line provider responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of public streets and rights of way throughout the Town.This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies.Please note that although this is a progression series up to a Tech III, the hiring team is looking for a Tech I or Tech II at this time.Examples of Essential DutiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town's core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.Operates and maintains motor vehicles, road construction equipment/tools, and snow/ice removal equipment.Provides the Streets Supervisor and/or Streets Lead Technician with status reports and advises on projects/tasks related to or assigned to the Streets Division.Maintains and repairs the Town's street and right-of-way assets.Performs snow/ice removal operations on a rotating schedule when necessary.Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing street maintenance duties as required.Maintains asphalt in streets, right of ways, medians, and sidewalks; this includes the demolishing and removing existing asphalt, establishing subgrade surfaces, sealing cracks and mastic, patching and repairing potholes, and patching and sectioning repairs which includes surface and full-depth replacement.Maintains concrete in streets, right of ways, medians, and sidewalks; this includes the demolishing, removing, and replacing of existing concrete, implementing, and understanding appropriate mix designs for the designated area, and forming/pouring concrete.Maintains right of way by means of mowing, edging, weed mitigating, street sweeping, and maintaining landscape.Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, coolant levels, tire pressure, and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains detailed usage records.Complies with and ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, procedures, and all verbal and written instructions.Performs other related duties as needed.Minimum QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.Technician I/II/IIIMust be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.Employees within the Streets Maintenance Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:Technician I:This is an entry-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.This level prefers one (1) year of labor experience or six (6) months of experience in street maintenance or a closely related field.This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Basic knowledge of and ability to perform street maintenance duties, ability to operate motorized equipment, and ability to effectively communicate.This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control/Flagger Certification and IS-100.This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Class B, Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.Technician II:This is a mid-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met.This level requires six (6) months of experience as a Streets Maintenance Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker.This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire: Using electric and gas-powered equipment, proficiency in either asphalt/concrete maintenance or right of way maintenance, and proficiency in the operation of four or more of the following: back hoes, loaders, street sweepers, forklifts, or skid steers.This level requires the following certifications be obtained within six (6) months of hire: DOT Flagger/Traffic Controller Trainer/Tester, ATSSA Traffic Control Technician or Supervisor, IS-100, and IS-700.This level prefers a Class A, Commercial Driver's License.Technician III:This is an upper-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met.This level requires two (2) years of experience as a Streets Maintenance Technician II for the Town of Parker, or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience operating road construction and/or snow removal equipment.This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Proficiency in the operations of back hoes, loaders, street sweepers, forklifts, and skid steers. Technical expertise in two (2) or more of the following: asphalt and concrete repair/maintenance, traffic control, right of way maintenance, and snow/ice removal.This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within six (6) months of hire and obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Colorado Pesticide Applicator, IS-200, IS-400, and IS-800.Employment StandardsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Knowledge of and skill in the use of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of public streets and rights of way.Knowledge of computers and various software programs for communication, data entry, and task tracking.Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety and best practices.Skill in verbal and written communication, including the ability to follow both verbal and