Park Maintenance Lead: Trails, Turf & Irrigation

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Parks is seeking a skilled Park Maintenance Technician III to care for parks, trails and facilities in the Pikes Peak region. The role leads a crew, operates light and heavy equipment, maintains irrigation and turf, and ensures safety and quality of work.

The ideal candidate has strong outdoor maintenance experience, good communication, and a professional work ethic. This full-time position requires in-person presence and may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of horticulture and landscape maintenance techniques, sprinkler systems, and related equipment operation.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with County staff and the public.
• Ability to oversee the work of subordinates and ensure assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy labor in all types of weather.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment. Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Must possess basic computer skills, including standard applications and Microsoft Office.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day activities and provides direction, training, and oversight to crew(s); performs supervisory duties in absence of Supervisor as needed.
• Completes paperwork and special projects as assigned by the District Supervisor.
• Performs unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled labor in any or all the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, trash collection, and winter snow removal.
• Performs labor tasks required in the maintenance of park facilities, including the use and operation of specialized vehicles, equipment, and power tools as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles such as riding mower, skid-steer, backhoe, turf maintenance equipment and dump truck. Performs inspections, routine preventative maintenance, and cleaning of assigned vehicles.
• Identifies and recommends the need for various minor capital improvements to superiors within assigned areas which may include, but are not limited to, existing and potential safety concerns, turf, horticulture, forestry, irrigation, building and facility maintenance, construction, and other programs. Identifies additional supplies, tools, or materials needed to complete recommended improvements.
• Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County fleet guidelines.
• Coordinates the activities of volunteers performing related work, including training and scheduling.
• Makes recommendations to District Supervisor regarding the performance of employees.
• Records inventory data and completes weekly safety check lists and work orders.
• Provides departmental support for special events and other activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Horticulture

Sprinkler systems

Communication

Leadership

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Computer skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership experience

Three years grounds maintenance experience

Colorado Class A CDL within six months

Valid driver's license

Job description

El Paso County Parks is seeking a skilled Park Maintenance Technician III to care for parks, trails and facilities in the Pikes Peak region. The role leads a crew, operates light and heavy equipment, maintains irrigation and turf, and ensures safety and quality of work.

The ideal candidate has strong outdoor maintenance experience, good communication, and a professional work ethic. This full-time position requires in-person presence and may include evenings or weekends.