Outdoor Services Landscape Specialist
Information specific to this position: This position will begin as soon as possible
Pay Range: $24.17 - $27.07 (min – 12% above min)/hr*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 260 (full time)
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
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SUMMARY: Responsible for irrigation management and landscape quality, including proper water application techniques, pest management, and turf care. Work under the direction of the Outdoor Services District Manager, coordinating recommendations and requirements with the department supervisor, district personnel, and government agencies. Schedule, prioritize, and communicate projects with supervisor, department managers, Customer Support Center, and appropriate site personnel. Coordinate expenditures with Outdoor Services District Manager.
Description of Job Tasks
1. Manage the District’s irrigation central control system, and be responsible for irrigation management within established best management practices (from Feb-Nov).
2. Set irrigation scheduling parameters based on ET’s, mandatory or voluntary restrictions, and weather conditions. Coordinate irrigation water consumption and benchmarks with the Utilities Management Department (from Feb – Nov).
3. Ensure turf quality and turf safety for all athletic fields.
4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
5. Troubleshoot electrical problems in controllers, pumps, and valves associated with irrigation systems.
6. Solve turf, grass, and tree and shrub problems with advice from sources such as the Extension Service and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy.
7. Write and follow landscape and irrigation specifications; follow District-approved bid procedures; and work with vendors and contractors for maintenance, new installations, and remodeling of District grounds.
8. Coordinate, manage, and inspect the completed work, and authorize payments to vendors and contractors.
9. Consult, design, and estimate landscape and irrigation projects with all levels of personnel, building managers, and contractors.
10. Plan, schedule, and prioritize landscape and irrigation projects.
11. Provide contract management for various services such as herbicide application, irrigation installation, landscape installation, and snow removal.
12. Remove snow and ice as needed to ensure safe egress to and from buildings.
13. Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Associate’s degree or two-year college certificate, journeyman license, or vocational or technical program beyond high school requiring two years of formal schooling or training required
• Five or more years of progressive, related experience required (equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Must meet District driver insurability requirements
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement or ability to obtain CDL within 6 months of hire date
• Colorado Health Department Cross Connection Control Technician certification or Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Arborist or Commercial Herbicide Applicator certification required within six months after hire
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to hr@psdschools.org