SUBSTATION GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECH

Job Announcement 20260132 Substation Gorunds Maintenance Technician CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2026
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Utilities & Public Works
Division: Electric Services
Subdivision: Power Delivery & Operations

Hiring Range: $20.24- $22.46/ hour
Monday - Friday, various shifts
Occasional evenings and weekends
Part Time Temporary
Benefits include:
Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare.

Definition: Under general supervision, prepare and maintain the external areas of Substation property, and associated facilities. Provide assistance to Apprentice and Journey Substation Workers in the grounds maintenance of electrical substations and Hydro-electric plant. Perform semi-skilled work in the construction and maintenance external to electrical substations and the hydroelectric plant.
Principal Duties: • Operate a variety of equipment to maintain the external areas of Substation property,
and associated facilities; inspect tractor and mower for safe and proper operation; maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids, and oil.
• Operate motorized carts, light duty vehicles, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, power tools, etc.

• Rake, sweep, blow and pick up, debris, paper, and trash from the external areas of Substation property.
• Maintenance will include the following: inspections of the external areas of Substation property per established standard operating procedure (SOP), collecting trash, assisting with irrigation repairs, mowing, trimming, and snow removal. Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. • Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City
Attributes.
Working Environment: Work is performed outside most of the time, under varying and extreme weather conditions. Work includes exposure to sun, and irregular terrain, noise, dust, pollen, gases and oils, solvents and chemicals including a variety of herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers. Work requires ability to communicate and work cooperatively with employees and the public. Work requires bending, climbing, pulling, carrying (50+ lbs), kneeling, walking, and standing for significant periods of time. Reading and understand pesticide labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment manuals and ability to perform written record keeping. Incumbents are required to work schedules as needed. The candidate for this position must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications: Prior parks, landscape, forestry or golf course maintenance experience is preferred but not required. Completion of, or ability to complete community first aid and defensive driving training. Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. DEADLINE: May 12, 2026
An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until May 12, 2026. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not
discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs,
recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on
the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental
disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories
constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special
assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.

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