Grounds Technician Senior

This position operates on a seasonal schedule, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm in the winter months;  Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 am-4:00 pm in the summer months. *Must be available to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Must report to the assigned shop within one hour of being called. 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $28.45 - $33.11 USD Hourly 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

BENEFITS: 

Benefits of Working at Jeffco Road & Bridge: 

• PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs, & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection 

• Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses 

• Snow Removal Training 

• Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks 

• Promotional Opportunities 

• 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year 

•  Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year 

•  See more details on our Employment Benefits website 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement;  and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Perform skilled upkeep of plants and landscaping. Perform planting, pruning, and removal of trees. Maintain irrigation functions. Perform vegetation and erosion control. Maintain and construct stormwater infrastructure. Monitor the progress of subcontractors.  

• Operate and maintain specialized equipment including pesticide spray truck, GPS mapping system, boom truck, chipper, and pneumatic tree injection equipment.  

• Maintain records as required by regulations. Perform and report backflow prevention assembly tests as required by regulations.  

• Perform integrated pest management. Record pesticide applications and use to ensure regulatory compliance.  

• Must be available to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to your assigned shop within one hour of being called. 

• Perform leadwork which may include making daily work assignments for others and reviewing the work assignment upon completion.  May provide recommendations to an employee’s formal supervisor regarding other employees’ performance reviews, minor disciplinary actions, hiring, pay, and termination decisions.    

• Responsible for assisting with the basic development and training of fellow employees.  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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:  

Experience: Minimum three years 

Education: High School Diploma or GED 

License/Certifications:  

• Must possess a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake restriction removed and Tanker Endorsement as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card within 12 months of employment. 

• Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Qualified Supervisor pesticide applicator license with the following endorsements: Ornamental, Industrial Right of Way, and Turf within 12 months of employment. 

• Must be able to use and maintain truck-mounted pesticide injection equipment within 12 months of employment. Must be able to use and maintain tree injection equipment within 6 months of employment. 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Strong background on landscape irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repair. 

• Knowledge of central control irrigation system operation.

• May be required to obtain certificates on Maxicom² hardware and software. 

• May be required to acquire an ASSE backflow prevention tester certification. 

• May be required to earn an ISA Certification. 

• May be required to obtain a Flagger, Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management, and/or Erosion Control certifications. May be required to obtain a Hazmat endorsement. 

Additional Job Information: 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 

• Jefferson County adheres to pre- and post-employment drug testing regulations for positions requiring a CDL. In following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Jefferson County is required to contact previous employers to obtain information on past alcohol and drug testing. 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• Jefferson County adheres to pre- and post-employment drug testing regulations for positions requiring a CDL. In following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Jefferson County is required to contact previous employers to obtain information on past alcohol and drug testing. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile. 

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.