Job Description

Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for two positions. This position is responsible for performing a variety of park management and maintenance operations functions with specific assignments or duties dependent upon placement of the position within the organizational structure of the Parks Division. General knowledge in chemical applications, irrigation practices, plant physiology, and equipment operation is required for all positions.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City\xe2\x80\x99s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Performs park maintenance operations by establishing and prioritizing work under supervision of a Supervisor or Lead. May work independently or with a team.
• Operates City of Lakewood-owned vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and office equipment in performance of position responsibilities.
• Maintains, or functions as a team member with the responsibility to maintain, City landscape improvements in parks. This may require expertise in specific areas, for example, irrigation, athletic field preparation, chemical applications, or turf management.
• Supervises seasonal workforce in performance of maintenance practices and utilizes them in meeting maintenance objectives.
• Performs contract administration and inspections on maintenance service-related contracts.
• Participates in the planning of short-term projects and capital equipment purchases providing input and information pertinent to the situation.
• Functions as member of snow removal crews during winter months and assists in staging special events held at park facilities.
• Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner to include team and park users\xe2\x80\x99 interactions.
• Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.
• Participates in weekend picnic pavilion cleaning.

Reporting Relationships Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Parks or Forestry Supervisor depending on assignment. May receive direction from Parks Lead Staff as needed. Supervision Exercised: Provides lead direction to variable seasonal staff.
Essential Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree or two-year technical training beyond high school preferred.
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college in park management or a related field is highly preferred.

• Experience: Two or more years of cumulative experience and/or education in park maintenance or landscape maintenance or a closely related field.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and good driving record.
• Must have or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, a Colorado State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator\'s License or higher in the appropriately designated categories.

KSA\'s and Physical/Mental Reqs

• Must have ability to work well as a team member.
• Must have, or be able to develop, skill in the operation of hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the care of trees, turf, annual plants, perennial plants, and interior plants as the position requires.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be proactive, recognize problems and offer solutions.
• Ability to use insight, knowledge, and experience to monitor park maintenance activity to help minimize problems in a park setting.
• Due to the nature of the work, an employee in this position may be considered essential. Essential personnel are determined by the chain of command, the type of emergency and the human resources needed.

Technological Skills Ability to operate a personal computer
All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers\xe2\x80\x99 Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.


Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects




PHYSICAL DEMAND


Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa


Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.


Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance


Sit, stand or be stationary



Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on
both even and uneven terrain


Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information


Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.


Vision to include; distance, depth perception, peripheral and color


Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain



Environmental Conditions may include


Confined spaces


Extreme cold or heat


Frequent vibrations due to equipment use


Fumes or airborne particles


Moderate to extremely loud noise environment


Outdoor weather conditions


Toxic or caustic chemicals


Wet or humid conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must lift items from floor level or from below the knee; knee through chest level and above the shoulder level that may weigh in excess of 100 pounds. May manipulate (push, pull or carry) items weighing in excess of 100 pounds with assistance Manipulated weighing in excess of 100 pounds where manipulation should only be performed using mechanical or second person lift assistance Must be able to carry items distances of plus/minus 25 feet. Up to 90 pounds
Hearing and Vision test

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.


The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, the City celebrates diversity in the workforce. This position description is a valid statement of the job duties, responsibilities, requirements and performance expectations of this position.





The City of Lakewood is committed to providing a competitive Benefits Package for our employees. Employees may elect to cover themselves and may also cover qualified dependents and civil union partners. Children may be covered through the end of the year in which they turn age 26, regardless of their dependent status, marriage status, or if they have access to insurance through their employer.

Employees and the City of Lakewood share in the cost of health care coverage.

Following is a summary of the benefits the City of Lakewood offers:

MEDICAL
Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

DENTAL
Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan

VISION
Vision Service Plan (VSP)

LIFE INSURANCE
Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.

PENSION
Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.

SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.

VACATION
Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
CITY HOLIDAYS
2023 Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents\' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas


THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS THE CITY OFFERS

• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION
• VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
• INJURY LEAVE
• FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE (FMLA)
• MILITARY LEAVE
• JURY DUTY
• TUITION ASSISTANCE
• CREDIT UNION
• RECREATION FACILITIES

Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city\xe2\x80\x99s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.

• WELLNESS PROGRAMS
• VALUE ADDED BENEFITS