Landscaping Technician Lead

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

Final date to receive applications:

October 19, 2026

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range

34.51 - 50.05

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20+ Hours)

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Job Description

Summary:

Under limited supervision, coordinates and performs turf and horticultural maintenance tasks, skilled equipment operation, and variety of maintenance duties in an urban park setting. Assists the supervisor and leads components of daily operations as required.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes a leadership role within the parks staff, efficiently assigning and coordinating tasks, and providing guidance as needed.

• Monitors ongoing work to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to operational standards.

• Assists in the hiring, training, and performance management of regular, seasonal, and other team members.

• Leads 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.

• Coordinates with event promoters, city departments, and vendors for successful event setup and execution.

• Oversees 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.

• Coordinates with irrigation division to implement and maintain irrigation systems while promoting water conservation practices.

• Enforces safety procedures, regulations, and policies to create a secure work environment.

• Schedules and perform 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 maters.

• Understands and adheres to departmental and city mission, vision, and values.

• Performs snow removal duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be a dependable team player (can-do, will-do attitude).

• 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.

• Ability to read various operational manuals, schematic drawings, and blueprints.

• Ability to train subordinate level employees and impart knowledge effectively.

• Ability to use light equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge clippers, push mowers,

• Knowledge at a thorough level of equipment maintenance requirements and preventative maintenance scheduling,

• Knowledge at a thorough level of horticultural practices and turfgrass maintenance.

• Knowledge at a thorough level of Integrated Pest Management theory and practical application in a park setting.

• Knowledge at a thorough level of landscaping principles, maintenance requirements and standards, and practical application.

• Knowledge at a thorough level of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials.

• Knowledge at thorough level and understanding of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of parks, multi-use trails, and other parks facilities.

• Skills in computers, data entry, and effective use…