Parks Maintenance Specialist - Bear Creek Lake Park

. The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include:
Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
** HIRING RANGE: $27.56 - $30.62/hour
**** JOB SUMMARY
** 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.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without 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, vegetation management, athletic field preparation, chemical applications, or turf management.
* Supervises seasonal workforce in performance of maintenance practices and utilizes them in meeting maintenance objectives.
* Leads volunteer groups on a variety of different projects in our open spaces and/or parks.
* 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.
* Assists in staging special events held at park facilities and may include leading teams of volunteers
* Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner to include team and park users’ interactions.
* Participates in weekend/holiday maintenance depending on season.
** Reporting Relationships
**** Supervision Received:
** Receives direct supervision from a Parks or Open Space Supervisor.  May receive Lead direction from Parks Lead Staff as needed.
** Supervision Exercised**:  Provides lead direction to variable seasonal staff.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** 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
** Education and Experience**
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* 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.
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* 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’s license and good driving record.
* Must…