Landscaping Technician II Job Boulder area,Colorado USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Final date to receive applications:

October 19, 2026

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range

25.93 - 37.60

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20+ Hours)

Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description

Summary:

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and equipment operation on athletic fields, bike paths, facilities, park space, turf, and other recreation properties and facilities.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the training and performance management of regular, seasonal, and other team members.
Participates in training programs focusing on equipment safety, parks maintenance, wildlife management, and other relevant areas.
Collaborates closely with other Parks field staff to address maintenance needs, special projects, and unforeseen emergencies.
Oversees contracted work, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project specifications.
Assists lead with coordination with event promoters, city departments, and vendors for successful event setup and execution.
Assists senior staff with the City of Boulder Park and Playground Safety Program, including conducting repairs, safety inspections, and equipment maintenance.
Performs a range of horticultural tasks such as planting, fertilizing, pruning, and effective weed control.
Executes comprehensive turf maintenance practices, including mowing, fertilization, aeration, and irrigation management.
Reports irrigation issues to lead and Irrigation division.
Adheres to and promotes safety procedures, regulations, and policies to create a secure work environment.
Assists with maintenance tasks on equipment, structures, infrastructure, and recreational facilities.
Responds promptly to emergency situations, which may include addressing tree damage, flood recovery, and other urgent matters.
Understands and adheres to departmental and city mission, vision, and values.
Performs snow removal duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to use light equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge clippers, push mowers,
Ability to train subordinate level employees and impart knowledge effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other governmental agencies, other employees, and the general public.
Knowledge and general understanding of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of parks, multi-use trails, and other parks facilities.
Knowledge and general understanding of landscaping principles, maintenance requirements and standards, and practical application.
Knowledge and general understanding of horticultural practices and turfgrass maintenance.
Knowledge and general understanding of IPM theory.
Knowledge and general understanding of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials.
Ability to be dependable and a team player demonstrating a can-do, will-do attitude.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree, certification, or completed training in a related field.
Ability and willingness to gain experience working for a public agency.
Ability to demonstrate a limited understanding of resource conservation within a parks maintenance context.
Ability to demonstrate familiarity with high-visitor urban environments.
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