Open Space Park Specialist — Early Morning Outdoor Work

City of Thornton, Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multi-lingual pay

Vacation time & sick leave

Recreation center pass

Family membership discounts

Job summary

City of Thornton is seeking a Park Maintenance Specialist to maintain parks, open space, trails, and municipal grounds. Work starts early with shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and offers year-round outdoor tasks in Colorado sunshine.

You will operate irrigation systems, support civic events, and contribute to habitat stewardship. The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, teamwork, and community service in Thornton.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather.
• Ability to identify grasses and weeds.
• Interest in wildlife and habitat management.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Naturally Thornton program conversions: turf conversion, seedbeds, native reseeding, irrigation modifications.
• Open Space and aquatic corridors maintenance of waterways, trails, and undeveloped properties; weed control.
• Trail upkeep, wildlife monitoring, and litter mitigation.
• Operate, repair and program computerized irrigation systems; assist in event planning for civic events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Grass/weed ID

Wildlife monitoring

Drone piloting

Tools

Irrigation control systems

Job description

City of Thornton is seeking a Park Maintenance Specialist to maintain parks, open space, trails, and municipal grounds. Work starts early with shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and offers year-round outdoor tasks in Colorado sunshine.

You will operate irrigation systems, support civic events, and contribute to habitat stewardship. The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, teamwork, and community service in Thornton.