Grounds Technician

Benefit Eligibility:

The Ground Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance of county owned properties. Direct the activities of ground worker crews, ensuring adherence to established policies. Perform upkeep of plants and landscaping. Maintain irrigation functions. Operate and maintain grounds keeping and maintenance equipment. Perform vegetation and erosion control. Perform integrated pest management. Keep records of pesticide use per regulation. Maintain and construct storm water infrastructure. Monitor the progress of subcontractors.

This is a full-time, standard position that operates on a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) from 6:00AM-4:30PM.

This position requires onsite work to be performed.

• Participate in projects to improve County grounds. Plant and trim trees and shrubs. Remove undesirable trees and shrubs and maintain records of work performed for evaluation. Perform integrated pest management. Record pesticide applications to ensure regulatory compliance. Install and repair irrigation and sprinkler systems and adjust irrigation schedules. Operate tractors to plow snow, mow, seed, fertilize, apply pesticides, weed control, and prepare grounds for construction. Maintain and repair equipment. Remove debris, snow, weeds, and litter. Install erosion and sediment control devices. Maintain and construct storm water infrastructure.
• Maintain and operate large walk-behind and riding mowers, trimmers, and other gas-powered equipment.
• Maintain records as required by regulations. Perform and report backflow prevention assembly tests as required by regulations. Assign and direct tasks of grounds workers. Resolve problems of non-routine situations. Respond to emergency situations.
• Perform integrated pest management. Record pesticide applications and use to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to emergency situations and snow removal operations 24 hours a day seven days a week. Must report to assigned shop within one hour of being called.
• Responsible for assisting with the basic development and training of fellow employees.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate
• Experience: One (1) year of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, except where specific qualifications are required for the position. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Love of the outdoors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Commercial Applicator pesticide license within 12 months of employment.

• Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
• Jefferson County adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including FMCSA rule 391.11 (b) (2):  Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.     

For more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs