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

• 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