Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician – Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 3,291,000 - 4,937,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician within the Parks and Recreation department to maintain and repair City-wide athletic fields, ensuring safe playable surfaces for all users.

The role involves preparing fields, performing routine maintenance and snow removal, following both verbal and written directions, and working on-site at 678 South Jason, Denver, CO with seasonal hours and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Turf Management certification preferred.
• Two years of experience in skilled trades or facility maintenance.
• Driving license and ability to drive required; certifications must be kept current.
• Experience with turf-related maintenance and field preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fields by dragging infield, chalking, watering, and setting bases.
• Maintain fields by filling holes, adding clay, and inspecting for safety.
• Perform grounds maintenance with independent judgment and clear directions.
• Install and paint athletic fields weekly and ensure proper drainage.
• Assist with snow removal and address uneven wear on grass areas.
• Work on Sundays in season and adhere to safety and detail requirements.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Skills

Athletic field knowledge

Landscaping maintenance

Mobile device & computer basics

Experience painting fields

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensure or certification in Turf Management

Tools

Painter or field painter

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at 678 South Jason, Denver, CO. This position’s work schedule will be Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March - November; and 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Off-Season (approximately December - February).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled trades work for the construction, maintenance, and repair of City-wide athletic fields. This position supports the repairing and renovations of all athletic fields and sports complexes throughout Denver to provide safe playing surfaces for all users. This position will keep athletic fields in pristine condition to facilitate sports programming throughout Denver's communities and to ensure that athletes can compete on a safe and playable surface.

The Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that athletic fields are in top quality condition, making competitive sports programming as well as casual enjoyment of these spaces possible.

DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:

• Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
• Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

Specifically, as Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician you will:

• Prepare the fields which will include dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases
• Perform field maintenance including filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary, and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety
• Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Be responsible for installing and weekly painting of athletic fields
• Ensure proper drainage or shoring up spots on the grass where there is uneven wear and tear
• Attention to detail and communication are responsibilities of this role
• Perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, and shoveling. Good physical fitness is important to completing these tasks in a satisfactory manner
• Complete field preparation list on Sundays in season
• Perform snow removal duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You’ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

• Knowledge of athletic activities and maintenance/repair of athletic fields
• Knowledge of landscaping maintenance
• Licensure or certification in Turf Management
• Basic knowledge of use of mobile devices and computers
• Experience using a painter

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience as a skilled trades helper or semi-skilled laborer performing a variety of duties requiring construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance skills
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements
• Licensure: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until September 3, 2026.

Job Profile

CJ2552 Maintenance Technician

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay

$23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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