Public Works Grounds Operator - Levels , II, III

Job Title:

Grounds Maintenance Operator Pay Grade:

• Grounds Operator I:
  Pay Grade 2, $22.494 - $28.118 - $33.741
• Grounds Operator II:
  Pay Grade 3, $24.744 - $30.929 - $37.115
• Grounds Operator III:
  Pay Grade 5, $29.940 - $37.425 - $44.910

The Grounds Maintenance Operator is an hourly/non‑exempt position that performs a variety of duties involved in the daily operations of the Public Works Department. This position will be expected to operate a variety of equipment in the areas of maintenance, repair, construction, and replacement of Town owned sidewalks, recreation paths, parks, buildings, grounds, playgrounds, sport facilities, cemetery system, and streets. There are three levels to the Streets Operator position, Level One, Two and Three.

If offered a position with the Town of Frisco, the offer will be made based on the interview and relevant experience.

• Convenience of a clean car year‑round with a free car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up.
• Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2‑hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day.
• Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, and Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents.

• Operates Town equipment as directed by supervisor including motor grader, dump truck, wheel loader, skid steer loader, street sweeper, municipal tractor, backhoe, pick‑up truck, utility vehicle and other related heavy equipment.
• Operate equipment and power tools related to landscape maintenance, hand and power tools for daily maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Will handle basic daily maintenance of equipment.
• During the winter, responsible for snow removal and de‑icing on all Town owned streets, sidewalks, recreation paths, parking lots, and performs ice rink maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Provides preventative equipment maintenance inspections such as pre/post trips, checking fluids, reports problems to Fleet Supervisor and Vehicle Technicians.
• May be required to supervise seasonal employees.
• Performs multiple duties related to Town sponsored special events such as set‑up, tear down, trash & street sweeping.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Additional coursework from a trade or technical school.

• Preferred:
  Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, HRIS, and other basic computer operations.
• Preferred:
  Basic understanding of GIS applications and ability to enter data into asset management software applications.
• Required:
  
  Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Required:
  
  2+ years of experience with an HRIS.

• Required:
  
  CPR/First Aid (within 90 days of hire – provided by the Town).
• Required:
  
  Valid Driver’s License.
• Required:
  
  One of the following:
  Turf maintenance certification, master gardener, playground inspector, or irrigation technician as approved by Grounds Supervisor, Grounds Manager, and PW Director.
• Preferred: CDL Class
  
  B.
• Required:
  
  Certified Playground Safety Inspector (NPRA) and Irrigation Auditor (IA) as approved by the Grounds Supervisor, Grounds Manager, and PW Director.
• Preferred:
  Certified Irrigation Technician (IT).
• Preferred:
  Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (IA).
• Required:
  
  Either Certified Playground Safety Inspector (NPRA) or Certified Irrigation Auditor (IA). The Town reserves the right to determine which requirements fit for this position.

• Less than 2 years of grounds/construction maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of grounds/construction/landscape maintenance experience supporting Town of Frisco or 5+ years of grounds/construction/landscape maintenance experience supporting…