Job description
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Parksworker II is a semi-skilled to skilled laborer who is involved in light equipment operation, park and plant maintenance, construction and mechanical work of a primarily physically demanding nature. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks with a major emphasis on general park and open space maintenance, landscape construction, general pavilion cleaning/ maintenance, general playground cleaning/ maintenance, greenhouse work, and maintenance of sports fields (including lining, dragging and prep-work for scheduled games and events).
The position is hired as Parksworker II. The full salary range is stated above. The starting position and range of pay are dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – Pride – Integrity – Responsibility – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Departments mission: "Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy."
Every employee is accountable to:
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide
- Every employee in this position is accountable to:
- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
- Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
- Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
- Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
- Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific
– Every employee in this position must be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, material, and practices used for general park maintenance, construction, turf and plant care
- Apply applicable safety rules and procedures
- Be flexible in all work assignments and work schedules
- Carry out work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Safely operate and train others in the safe operation of mechanical hand tools and various light equipment related to parks maintenance, greenhouse operations, and irrigation
- Perform facility and grounds maintenance on parks, sports fields, and open space areas
- Remove snow at public facilities when necessary
- Preserve park cleanliness
- Attend meetings
- Professionally interact with seasonal employees helping direct work and monitoring employee safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and work groups
- Deal effectively and professionally with the general public, consultants, contractors and vendors
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Performs facility grounds maintenance of City's park system, open space areas, sports fields, and turf areas, including:
- Mowing park areas, native open spaces, and athletic fields in the City's park system on a scheduled basis
- Planting and maintaining trees and shrubs
- Digging trenches for irrigation repair work
- Watering, dragging, chalking, and tamping batter's boxes and pitcher's mound as necessary
- Painting athletic fields for soccer and baseball or softball
- Applying pesticides as needed
- Maintaining playgrounds/pavilions
- Participation in greenhouse operation activities
- Preparing, planting, and maintaining flower beds and gardens
2. Preserves cleanliness of City's park system, including:
- Removing trash and litter from parks and public grounds
- Cleaning shelters and restrooms
3. Performs a variety of construction related projects and repairs permanent structures
4. Reads and follows athletic event schedules, works athletic events, and attends other related meetings
5. Leads seasonal employees and assists Crewleader in assigning duties as well as in reviewing work and monitoring employee safety
6. Possesses a valid driver's license; operates City vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, including driving in all weather conditions; and possesses or is able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment
7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
:
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Possess previous experience in landscape, turf, open space or sports field maintenance
- Must obtain Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Applicator's license within one year of hire
- Maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record throughout employment, with a valid Class B Commercial Driver License obtained prior to or within six (6) months of employment
Preferred
:
- Ability to direct and set example for small group of seasonal employees in the accomplishment of specific tasks
- Capability and desire to enroll in educational classes in turf management, irrigation, and landscape construction
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:
- Occasionally sit while driving to work assignments and performing office tasks; frequently stand and constantly walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions to safely complete assigned tasks
- Occasional squatting, twisting, climbing, and balancing to inspect assigned areas and perform snow removal
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform irrigation repair and park maintenance
- Frequent light/firm grasp to properly use tools and equipment; occasional fine manipulation use to perform office duties; constant handling to use safely use machinery and heavy equipment
- Occasional stepping up and/or down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
- Standard near and/or far acuity and hearing
- Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds from ground to waist to move material and supplies; constant carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds at waist level to use weed clearing equipment; occasional carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds to use a backpack sprayer; frequent pushing and/or pulling of up to 100 pounds to use a painter
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position is responsible for the maintenance of all City parks, forestry, open space, and athletic fields throughout the year. Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is done when needed.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operates light equipment such as pick-up truck, small dump truck, skid-steer and other bobcat attachments, tractors, horticultural hand tools, rototillers, sod cutters, pruners, self-propelled mowers, walk-behind mowers, stand-on riding mowers, riding mowers, utility vehicles, snowplows, snow blowers, 20-foot trailers, water equipment, equipment to maintain athletic fields, and other equipment as necessary. Depending on the project, may also utilize small tools such as hammers, saws, measuring tape, levels, drills, and power tools to complete assigned responsibilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
- Drug screen
- Physical
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Health and Dental
- Flexible Spending
- Pension/ Retirement Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Survivor Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- General leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave
For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package: 2023 Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of social security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.25% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of social security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.25% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
- Less than 3 years - 0%
- 3 years - 60%
- 4 years - 80%
- 5+ years - 100%
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