Lead Maintenance Worker (Full-Time)

Town of Silverthorne; Silverthorne (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Silverthorne is seeking a Lead Maintenance Worker to manage landscape and custodial duties across town properties, including winter snowplowing. This full-time, non-exempt role requires reliable mechanical skills and teamwork with seasonal staff.

Responsibilities include directing daily grounds maintenance, maintaining records, and assisting with training. Weekend work may be required; Colorado driver’s license and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape, parks, general grounds maintenance and custodial duties.
• Assist with training and directing seasonal workers.
• Assist with maintenance records and reports.
• Snowplowing and winter maintenance duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Organization Silverthorne, established in 1967, is a modern mountain town in the heart of Summit County with a community bonded by the region's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and the opportunity to build a future. Working for the Town of Silverthorne provides the unique opportunity to be part of a small, tightly knit, progressive organization that values balancing the needs of people and the environment, having fun with a positive attitude, embracing change through a pioneering spirit, collaborative teamwork, sincere integrity and enthusiastic zeal. Thanks to visionary leadership, public-private partnerships and community engagement, our town has an unmistakable energy that makes it a desirable place to live, work and play.

Category Public Works - Parks

Location Public Works

Pay Rate Hiring range: $24.57 - $26.00. Full pay range: $24.57 - $32.76.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Shift 40 hours per week, consisting of four 10-hour shifts. Some weekend work may be required.

Description

The Town of Silverthorne is looking to hire a Lead Maintenance Worker. This position is responsible for landscape maintenance on all Town properties, general custodial duties, snowplowing and other winter maintenance activities. Duties include:

• Perform landscape, parks, general grounds maintenance, and custodial duties on all Town of Silverthorne (TOS) property.
• Assist with training of seasonal workers in areas of equipment, safety and products.
• Assist with directing the daily duties of seasonal workers.
• Assist with maintenance record keeping and reports.
• For full list of duties and responsibilities see attached job description.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Has training or 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas; irrigation systems, horticulture, herbicide/pesticide application or turf maintenance
• 1 year of snow removal experience
• 1 year of experience in training other workers or leading crews

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline 9/4/2026

Open Date 8/7/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.