Jobs at City of Lakewood

Installs, maintains, fabricates, and inventories traffic signs and pavement markings. Operates sign-making, painting, grinding, and other roadway equipment; establishes safe work zones; tracks materials and completes work logs and databases. Drives City vehicles, tows trailers, performs equipment inspections, assists signal and traffic-marking crews, manages painting-related hazardous materials, plows and sands streets, and trains seasonal staff. Requires outdoor physical work in varying weather, noise, fumes, chemicals, heights, and uneven terrain.

Maintains and supports the City’s multi-site P25 radio communications network and related infrastructure. Installs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades radio, electronic, network, microwave, firmware, and software systems. Provides 24/7 technical support, performs preventive maintenance, programs radios, manages system security and documentation, coordinates with public safety and government agencies, evaluates new technology, and trains system users.

Maintains, troubleshoots, configures, and repairs traffic signal systems, signal cabinets, vehicle detection equipment, communications networks, street lighting, preemption systems, and lightning protection devices. Interprets plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical regulations; programs traffic signal controllers; operates transportation equipment; responds independently to emergencies; and provides guidance and training to junior traffic signal personnel.

Develops sustainability resources, policies, and programs for the City of Lakewood. Responsibilities may include climate action, sustainable land use and transportation, zero waste, economic development, communications, outreach, data tracking, staff reports, public presentations, and cross-departmental collaboration. The role engages diverse stakeholders, manages multiple projects, supports consensus building, and may supervise staff. Regular evening and occasional weekend meetings are required.

Assists with planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting therapeutic recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities. Conducts participant assessments, develops goals, completes case studies, supports camp programming, assists with personal care and outings, delivers training, monitors registrations and feedback, attends meetings, and completes a special project under CTRS supervision.

Assists with implementing and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs for people of varying ages and abilities. Supervises and supports participants and volunteers, facilitates activities, redirects inappropriate behavior, manages safety risks, assists with transfers and activities of daily living, and supports classes, outings, sports, dances, special events, and overnight programs. The role also requires teamwork, professional conduct, accurate timekeeping, and emergency responsiveness.