Outdoor Grounds Specialist: Landscape & Maintenance

Apex Park and Recreation District; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Park and Recreation District is seeking a Landscape/Grounds Worker to perform ground maintenance and upkeep of outdoor spaces. The role includes mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and maintaining landscape materials, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The position requires responding to service requests, resolving issues, and assisting maintenance staff when outdoor work isn’t possible. Interactions should reflect the district positively.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess current and valid Colorado driver's license.
• Good working knowledge of small hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use vehicles and tractors.
• Basic knowledge of walk behind and riding lawn mowers, trimmers and other lawn equipment.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make good decisions in a stressful situation.
• Able to adjust to frequent changes in job priorities and situations demanding immediate attention.

Responsibilities

• This position will perform ground maintenance tasks (mow, trim, prune, plant, and maintain landscape materials).
• The Landscape/Grounds Worker will respond to and resolve work requests, complaints, or other conditions as they arise.
• The Landscape/Grounds Worker will be expected to assist other maintenance staff with facility repairs when weather precludes outdoor work.
• As a member of the district services division this position will have direct contact with other district staff and guest to resolve maintenance needs. It will be expected that all interaction represents the district services division and the district in a positive manner.

Skills

Public relations

Decision making under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent or current student

Tools

Hand tools

Vehicles and tractors

Lawn equipment

Job description

Apex Park and Recreation District is seeking a Landscape/Grounds Worker to perform ground maintenance and upkeep of outdoor spaces. The role includes mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and maintaining landscape materials, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The position requires responding to service requests, resolving issues, and assisting maintenance staff when outdoor work isn’t possible. Interactions should reflect the district positively.