Athletic Fields & Parks Technician - Turf & Irrigation Pro

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Parks Technician to support athletic fields and municipal grounds. This role involves hands-on maintenance, irrigation repair, turf management, and operating a variety of power tools.

You will work outdoors in a fast‑paced environment, gain experience with pesticide application, irrigation systems, and field construction. The hiring range is $21.32–$26.65 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of landscape maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate municipal parks assets including athletic fields and grounds.
• Schedule and organize materials and equipment for tasks.
• Perform mowing, turf maintenance, pesticide application following safety rules.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and irrigation systems.
• Train and supervise park staff, ensuring safety practices.

Skills

Tool maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Irrigation systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Mowing equipment

Backpack blowers

Pesticide applicators

Hand and power tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

The City of Aurora is seeking a Parks Technician to support athletic fields and municipal grounds. This role involves hands-on maintenance, irrigation repair, turf management, and operating a variety of power tools.

You will work outdoors in a fast‑paced environment, gain experience with pesticide application, irrigation systems, and field construction. The hiring range is $21.32–$26.65 per hour, commensurate with experience.