Maintenance Technician Park District

South Suburban Park and Recreation District; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Suburban Park and Recreation District is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support park grounds, turf, irrigation, and facilities. The role involves learning and performing maintenance tasks across districts, with weekend/evening shifts and potential snow watch responsibilities.

Responsibilities include irrigation system checks, tree/shrub care, equipment maintenance, event setup, and playground inspections. Valid Colorado driver license and safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year progressive skilled labor experience in park/grounds maintenance (turf, irrigation, playgrounds).
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs turf maintenance: mowing, aeration, fertilization, irrigation.
• Maintains trees/shrubs: pruning, planting, weed/pest control.
• Cleans and maintains park grounds, waste receptacles, and dog waste stations.
• Maintains shelter facilities including roofing, tables, trash receptacles, painting and restroom upkeep.
• Inspects irrigation systems and fountains; assists with irrigation repairs.
• Assists with events: set up and logistics for rentals and work orders.
• Inspects playground equipment and schedules routine repairs.
• Maintains tools and equipment; reports need for service or repairs.
• Provides supplemental watering to new plantings using district equipment.
• Completes daily activity reports and attends meetings as required.
• Performs snow/ice removal using plows, blowers, shovels, and de-icer.
• Responds to inquiries courteously and follows district policies.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Irrigation systems

Landscaping principles

Pesticide safety

Tool handling

Snow removal equipment

Computer/email skills

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year skilled labor experience in park maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Park District

(Full Time, Non-Exempt)

Application Closing Deadline: For best consideration, please submit your application materials by

4:00 p.m. October 26, 2026

Hiring $42,065- $47,708annually based on qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Specialist in assigned Park District, this position is responsible for learning and performing the various skills that are associated with all aspects of park maintenance, including turf, irrigation, shrub and tree care, and facility maintenance with accepted maintenance practices for developed parks. May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch as well as work shifts deviating from this position's normal work days and/or with other work groups.

Essential Duties

• Performs all cultural maintenance practices inherent to maintaining irrigated turf grass parks including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Assists in maintenance of tree and shrub care, including plantings, removals, weed/pest control, pruning, and shrub bed maintenance.
• Perform trash and recyclables removal operations. Clean and clear park grounds and facilities of litter and debris, operation of a trash/recyclables removal truck, common hand tools, installation and removal of waste receptacles and dog waste station maintenance.
• Maintain public shelter facilities including roof repair, picnic table repair, trash receptacle repair, stocking of supplies, painting, staining, restroom cleaning, sanitizing, and grill maintenance.
• Assist with the inspection of all parks' irrigation systems and drinking and ornamental fountains as needed and assist with skilled maintenance including irrigation repairs to mainlines, valves, laterals, heads and pumps.
• Assist staff with District sponsored events, making deliveries of materials and supplies necessary to meet the requests of facility rentals and work orders. Set up and disassembly of event tents, tables, picnic benches and chairs.
• Assist with the documentation and routine inspection and repairs to play equipment within the district playgrounds.
• Ensure proper care of assigned tools and equipment, perform maintenance on small equipment and notify appropriate personnel of need for tool, equipment or vehicle maintenance service or repairs.
• Using District watering equipment provide supplemental watering to new plantings.
• Complete daily activity reports and records as required. This position may require attendance and involvement in meetings on project progress, safety, park maintenance practices, procedural changes and other topics related to the operations of the District.
• Perform snow and ice removal using plow trucks, blowers, shovels, ice scrappers, de-icing salt, etc.
• Respond tactfully, respectfully and in a timely fashion to inquiries and problems in person, by email, phone and mail providing helpful information and explanations in-line with District policies and procedures. Handle confrontational or stressful interactions.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and, orientations.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis. May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch as well as work shifts deviating from this position's normal work days and/or with other work groups.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Education And/or Experience

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination equivalent to one (1) years progressive skilled labor experience that is inherent to park or related grounds maintenance with an emphasis on turf care, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, playground equipment, park facilities, urban forestry, and horticulture.

Licenses, Certifications, And Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance operations, irrigation systems, modern landscaping principles, methods, and best management practices.
• Knowledge of work-place safety procedures and the ability to adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and methods of pesticide application and the safe and proper use of pesticides and appropriate personal protective gear.
• Knowledge in the use and general maintenance of hand, power and motorized tools associated with landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper operation of snow plows and snow blowers.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Ability to train employees, community service workers