Landscaping Technician I

City of Boulder; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder is seeking personnel for a full-time, hourly Parks/Playground maintenance role. It involves caring for playground surfaces, park shelters, tennis and court areas, with a focus on safety and equipment upkeep.

Daily tasks include landscaping support, turf and irrigation duties, repairs, and snow removal as needed. The role requires physical work outdoors, flexibility for irregular hours, and strong teamwork in a public agency setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is required for this role.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, AED within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist Landscaping Lead with training on equipment safety and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Parks staff for maintenance needs and emergencies.
• Support Safety Program including repairs, inspections, and equipment upkeep.
• Perform horticultural tasks like planting, fertilizing, pruning, and weed control.
• Maintain turf practices: mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation management.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: October 6, 2026

Compensation Details: Hiring Range 23.58 - 34.19

This is a full-time hourly position. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligibility Group: BMEA (20+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi - skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, equipment operation and overall care of Playground Surfaces and adjacent areas, Court Surfaces, Park Shelters, and other properties and facilities, and to perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Landscaping Lead with training programs focusing on equipment safety, parks maintenance, wildlife management, and other relevant areas.
• Collaborates with other Parks field staff to address maintenance needs, special projects, and unforeseen emergencies.
• Assists senior staff with the City of Boulder Park and Playground Safety Program, including conducting repairs, safety inspections, and equipment maintenance.
• Performs a range of horticultural tasks such as planting, fertilizing, pruning, and effective weed control.
• Assists with turf maintenance practices as directed, including mowing, fertilization, aeration, and irrigation management.
• Reports irrigation issues to Landscaping Lead and Irrigation division.
• Adheres to and promotes safety procedures, regulations, and policies to create a secure work environment.
• Assists with maintenance tasks on equipment, structures, and recreational facilities.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations, which may include addressing tree damage, flood recovery, and other urgent matters.
• Understands and adheres to departmental and city mission, vision, and values.
• Performs snow removal duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks outdoors, even under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies.
• Knowledge and limited experience in horticulture, turf management, irrigation, and general park maintenance.
• Skills at a proficient level in utilizing tools, equipment, and software relevant to the role.
• Skills in excellent communication and customer service.
• Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability and willingness to gain experience working for a public agency.
• Ability to demonstrate a limited understanding of resource conservation within a parks maintenance context.
• Knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with high-visitor urban environments.
• Skills at a limited level in utilizing tools, equipment, and software relevant to the role.
• Associates degree, certification, or completed training in a related field.
• Hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience is required for this role.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications, including First Aid, CPR, AED within one (1) year.
• Hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Landscaping and Irrigation Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and Mental Effort

Engage in physically demanding tasks outdoors across a variety of weather conditions. Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks outdoors and under all weather conditions, including the ability to stand, kneel and bend frequently and for extended periods of time. Display the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and competently operate machinery. Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing. Leverage effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Work Environment: Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, or emergencies as required to respond to Parks and Forestry maintenance needs, including on-call for snow removal or tree related emergencies. Adaptability to work under stressful situations and shifting priorities.

Machines and Equipment Used

Demonstrate proficiency in operating machinery and using office equipment. Will be required to perform snow removal duties as required. Riding and hand mowers, edgers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, grinders, drills, chainsaws, rototillers; equipment such as tractors, front-end loaders / backhoes, pick-up trucks, utility vehicles, trailers, snowplows, snow blowers; and hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, paint brushes and rollers, shovels, rakes, pruning shears and saws.

As part of the City of Boulder's commitment to a future with equitable access to health, prosperity, and fulfillment that is not limited by a person’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic status, it is the city’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or policy.

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