Project Manager - Maintenance, Irrigation, & Special Projects

The Metro Denver Local Development Corporation (MDLDC) is a Colorado Non-profit group. We were established in 1978 to serve urban neighborhoods in the Denver metropolitan area. Our mission is to foster business revitalization and neighborhood preservation in transitional neighborhoods that have the potential for rejuvenation. We accomplish this by providing planning and management services to business interest groups and by working closely with adjacent neighborhoods and local government agencies. We have been serving Denver neighborhood business interests, with small business management and economic development expertise, for over 45 years.

The MDLDC was originally formed by concerned business property owners, merchants, and neighborhood activists who wanted to change the status quo. The goal was to provide a mechanism to improve the business environment through beautification and management of the day-to-day maintenance of streetscape improvements and create a sense of place. In addition, the group worked to combat and reverse the detrimental effects of deteriorating business areas and their impact on adjacent neighborhoods.

Presently, MDLDC is working with half a dozen individual Special Districts and/or Neighborhood Groups. Mobilized in multiple areas of Denver, MDLDC is still providing a mechanism to improve commercial corridors and business environments through beautification and day-to-day management of streetscape improvements/initiatives.

Job Description:

Project Manager will supervise the day-to-day activities of all Crew Ambassadors. On weekdays, and occasionally on Saturdays and Sundays, Manager will be responsible for prioritizing all of the crew’s daily work requirements, coordinating and overseeing various projects, defining assignments, and ensuring stock and supplies are sufficient to meet the needs of the MDLDC contract service requirements. The project manager will be the working foreman; leading and sharing in crew activities. The project manager is responsible for the overall look and character of the employees of the MDLDC and the district we represent. Above all else, the project manager will ensure that all crew members are following employee handbook policy and ensure that all maintenance and repair matters concerning our clients are properly staffed and supplied.

Specifically, the project manager will direct the following operations:

Prioritize all of the crew’s daily work requirements and determine work procedures, prepare work schedules/logs, and expedite workflow (including weekends). Prepare weekly task list at the field office.

Coordinate and oversee various light scale maintenance projects, repair and rebuilding projects such as asphalt, cold patching, steel railing repair, bike rack installation, head wall/fence construction, irrigation repair and/or installation, pipe installation, and extension, curb repair and installation, grading, sink hole stabilization, tree/brush/grass trimming/removal, debris recycling, and trash/debris removal.

Define all assignments to crew members and provide oversight/instruction when needed.

Assign all work to specific crew members based on skill and experience. Working in tandem with the Director to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

Maintain stocks of supplies and equipment. Reporting any deficiencies to the Director.

Maintain inventory and systematic checks on all automated irrigation controls in order to catch any malfunctions.

Recommend any operational improvements to the Director.

Recommend any disciplinary actions based on necessity to the Director.

Manage disciplinary actions alongside the Director. This includes filing employee warning “write-up” notifications to any individual when warranted. After presenting the “write up” a follow-up meeting with the Director will be scheduled.

Operate Company Truck.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must demonstrate computer literacy. (i.e. Word, Excel, Email, etc.)

District Information: MDLDC Crew Responsibilities

Project Manager will manage all crews performing streetscape maintenance services:

Labor for all street sweeping, blowing, and trash

Systematic inventory of grates, bollards, street furniture, and removal of trash receptacle contents

Systematic graffiti and sticker removal

Treating of ant hills on sidewalks

Scheduled leaf vacuuming and removal

Weed control and unwanted plant/grass removal in planters

Snow removal from handicapped ramps and sidewalks crosswalks

Removal of unwanted grasses and weeds between sidewalk crevices

Removal of traffic accident debris along sidewalks

Monitoring of "Hot Spot" issues

Arrange replacement of meter covers, weep holes, and areas (“hotspots”) of electrical box covers

Scheduled Streetscape furniture maintenance

Trash removal of all windblown debris in common areas

Maintain walkways, sidewalks, fence areas, curbs, and monitor, maintain, and clean planters, trash ROW landscapes, receptacles, and tree wells

Light pole and railing maintenance

Scheduling and procurement of all necessary district materials and supplies

Landscape Maintenance Services:

Routine lawn care in public ROW

Labor to transport and deliver trees and plant material

Scheduled mowing of lawn areas

Truck and trailer provided by MDLDC

Weed control and repair of damaged lawn areas

Labor to assist with spring activation of irrigation systems

Monitor/maintain irrigation systems, and backflow functionality

Labor to assist with winterization of irrigation valves, and water meters systems/backflow valves

Scheduled watering of planters, trees, and lawn

Minor tree trunk protection

Weed and minor insect control

Minor pruning of low tree branches

Minor wasp nest and flying insect removal

Selection and procurement of plant material and trees seasonally

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

On-call weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Supervision or Management: 2 years (Required)

Irrigation installation (2 years preferred)

Construction (2 years preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

Multiple Locations