Town of Erie · 20 hours ago
Parks Technician - Forestry and Horticulture (Part-Time) (82651)
Erie, CO
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.23/hr - $20.23/hrThe Town of Erie is seeking part-time Parks Technicians to support their Forestry and Horticulture division. The role involves performing a variety of entry-level maintenance activities related to forestry and horticulture, including planting, weeding, and maintaining urban landscapes.
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Responsibilities
Under supervision, assists higher level technicians and performs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities such as
Arboriculture assignments including planting and transplanting of trees, site preparation, installation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching and tree removal
Horticulture assignments including planting of shrubs and flowers, site preparation, installation, pruning, watering, and mulching
Weeding of tree rings, perennial shrub beds, and/or annual flower beds
Assisting with landscape bed renovations
Performing a variety of light and heavy laboring activities utilizing pickup trucks, trailers, woodchippers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, stump grinders, and various hand tools and other powered maintenance equipment
Performing snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment, or heavy equipment as assigned
Cleaning and organization of shop area
Open space and trails maintenance including mowing and trimming, trash collection, fence installation and other related light construction activities
Turf maintenance, playground maintenance, hardscape maintenance, irrigation repair, and other related assignments
Athletic field maintenance including infield skin work, clay, field prep, and painting athletic surfaces
Applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines; maintaining usage records
Performing other appropriate duties as assigned
Assist to maintain a safe working environment to include
Safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment
Following all safety protocols for working in traffic and congested areas
Working in ditches and confined spaces and all other work environments
Qualification
Required
Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
A combination of education and experience may be considered
Must be able to work weekends, as assigned
Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required
Preferred
Associate degree preferred
Benefits
Free membership to the Erie Community Center
Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Company
Town of Erie
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