Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

457B retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled trades for the construction, maintenance, and repair of city-wide athletic fields.

The role supports renovations of sports complexes to provide safe playing surfaces for all users. Ideal candidates have turf management licensure, landscaping knowledge, and the ability to operate painting equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fields by dragging the infield, chalking dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases.
• Perform field maintenance including filling holes, adding clay, inspecting fields for safety.
• Use independent judgment in grounds maintenance activities.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Install and weekly paint athletic fields.
• Ensure proper drainage and repair of worn spots.
• Complete field preparation on Sundays in season.
• Perform snow removal duties as needed.]
• Attention to detail and communication are essential.
• Must be able to lift and shovel, and work physically demanding tasks.

Skills

Athletic fields knowledge

Landscaping maintenance

Turf management license

Mobile devices

Painter experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• 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.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• 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: One (1) year of experience performing a variety of duties in construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance
• 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 26, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile CJ2552 Maintenance Technician

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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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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Closing

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. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere