Downtown Services Technician - Seasonal

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The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Downtown Services Technician
Department: Parks
Classification: Non- Exempt, Seasonal

Pay Range (hourly): $23.28min - $25.61/mid - $27.93/max

Position Summary:
Downtown Custodial Technicians are stewards of the downtown mall and perform essential tasks within this area throughout the summer. Teams maintain everything found in the Downtown Aspen Mall. This team operates at a high standard and year after year provides a world class environment that residents and travelers alike enjoy all year round. Use of City managed cars/trucks and work carts are supplied for transport throughout work environment. Work in a highly successful and innovative Parks Department that values proper safety guidelines and worker enjoyment. Full-time four day, part-time and possible flexible schedule opportunities available. Carpool opportunities available and for those that complete season commitment there is an end of season bonus.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of Downtown Services Field Supervisor .

Essential Job Functions:
Downtown Maintenance
* Teams maintain mall assets (trash cans, benches, playgrounds, public bathrooms etc.)
* Performs waste and litter control within the mall and public spaces
* Upkeeps of turf areas by using a variety of push and walk behind mowers
* May partner with irrigation maintenance performing system troubleshooting and operation
* Sweeping/scrubbing sidewalks, cleaning restrooms and removal of stickers/graffiti from public assets
* Daily operation of cars/trucks, electric and gas work carts
* Professional interactions with the general public occur occasionally
* Must follow proper safety guidelines and responsibility for use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

City Organizational Values
*Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
*Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Customer Service & Public Relations: Maintains professional and courteous interactions with the public, ensuring a positive experience for residents and visitors in the Downtown Aspen Mall area.
* Attention to Detail: Consistently maintains a high standard of cleanliness and upkeep for all mall assets including benches, trash cans, playgrounds, restrooms, and turf areas.
* Operational Skills: Proficient in operating a variety of equipment including push and walk-behind mowers, city-managed cars, trucks, and electric/gas work carts safely and efficiently.
* Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Skilled in performing routine maintenance tasks such as waste and litter control, graffiti removal, sidewalk sweeping/scrubbing, and basic irrigation system troubleshooting.
* Safety Awareness: Adheres strictly to City and departmental safety guidelines, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promoting a safe working environment for self and team members.
* Teamwork & Dependability: Works collaboratively with team members and supervisors to fulfill seasonal commitments, demonstrating reliability and contributing to the Parks Department's reputation for quality service.

Essential Physical Requirements:
* Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
* Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
* Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
* Carrying: Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
* Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
* Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
* Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
* Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
* Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
* Lifting: Occasionally up to 50 lbs. such as open space signs, posts, interpretive displays, bags of native seed and fertilizer, plant materials, etc.
* Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
* Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
* Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
* Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
* Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
* Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
* Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
* Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.