Description NOTE: The County anticipates hiring this position as an Operations Technician I or II. This position is eligible for career progression and is outlined below:

Operations Technician I: Under general supervision the Operations Technician I (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serve as a staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Salary range $18.60 -

Operations Technician II: Under general supervision the Operations Technician II (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serves as a technical staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance, education, and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Salary Range $20.47 - $30.68.

Operations Technician III: Under general supervision the Operations Technician III (Open Spaces, Parks & Trails) serves as a subject matter expert within their functional area(s) and provides guidance, education, and support to Operations Technician staff. This position coordinates and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Salary Ra Duties Operations Technician I: Completes a variety of field activities associated with the Operations maintenance programs. Implements plans to carry out maintenance tasks and projects. Supports the safety and performance of Operations Team. Assists Operations Team and divisional contractors in meeting maintenance and services standards and efficiency requirements. Provides information to support work planning. Performs maintenance, stewardship and land management duties on Arapahoe County open space owned and managed properties, trail corridors and trailheads, parks, turf, irrigation systems, sports fields, landscape beds, Heritage Areas, and other related public use facilities and equ Performs restoration of native grasslands and riparian areas, including native grass seeding operations, the planting, establishment and maintenance of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, and the management of noxious weeds on open space properties parks, trailheads, and trail corridors. Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not limited to pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, fertilizing, weed management, aerating, top-dressing verticutting, power raking, over-seeding, soil amending, sodding, planting, and irrigation maintenance. Repair and maintain open space, trailhead, and park amenities; amenities include but not limited to fences, drainage systems, restrooms, shelters, benches, trash cans as well as graffiti / vandalism damage, playground equipment, athletic equipment, and other related equipment and facil Safely operate and maintains equipment including but not limited to County vehicles, mowers, blowers, string trimmers, sprayers, hand tools, power tools, and snowplows. Supports the removal of debris and snow from parks, trailheads, parking lots, trails, and sidewalks using pick-up trucks and trailers as well as blowing, sweeping and snow removal equipment. Supports County level snow removal and emergency management operations when necessary. Supports the operations and logistics associated with special events occurring at the 17 Mile House Farm Park, the Fairgrounds Event Center or through Departmental partnerships. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Knowledge related to vegetation management related to turf, ornamental and native plants, ecological systems, agricultural areas, and eed science. Basic ground's maintenance and safety knowledge of landscape equipment. Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of parks, playground, and landscape maintenance. Basic knowledge of horticulture to include annuals, perennials, plant identification and basic landscape design and installation. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions which includes communicating in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to work collaboratively and show good judgement. * Ability to apply pesticides/herbicides as part of an integrated pest management program. Ability to work safely by utilizing applicable PPE's and adhering to all safety protocol/procedures. Operations Technician II: Completes and advises field activities of Operations maintenance programs. Develops plans and logistics to carry out maintenance tasks and projects. Supports the safety and performance of Operations Team. Supports Operations Team and divisional contractors in meeting maintenance and services standards and efficiency requirements. May provide Operations Technician III with input regarding work planning. Supports Natural Resource Specialist in implementing county wide natural resource plans, agricultural plans, grazing plans, construction plans, and restoration prescriptions to support sound land development, stewardship, and operations. Performs maintenance, stewardship and land management duties on Arapahoe County open space owned and managed properties, trail corridors and trailheads, parks, turf, irrigation systems, sports fields, landscape beds, Heritage Areas, and other related public use facilities and equipment. Performs restoration of native grasslands and riparian areas, including native grass seeding operations, the planting, establishment and maintenance of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, and the management of noxious weeds on open space properties parks, trailheads, and trail corridors. Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not