Park Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) - South

El Paso County (CO); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

El Paso County in Colorado Springs is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) to help keep our parks, facilities, and green spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. This hands-on role covers turf and irrigation maintenance, minor construction and repairs, restroom upkeep, trash collection, and operating county tools and vehicles.

You may support special events. The position is part-time up to 25 hours per week with a Friday–Sunday schedule at Fountain Creek Regional Park; requires 18+ and a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf, irrigation systems, and landscaped areas.
• Perform minor construction, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Maintain clean facilities, including restrooms and common areas.
• Collect trash and ensure parks are safe and welcoming.
• Operate County vehicles and maintenance tools.
• Assist with special events that bring the community together.

Skills

Outdoor maintenance

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible evenings weekends holidays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Job description

Join Our Team as a Park Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)!

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community? El Paso County is seeking a motivated Park Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) to help keep our parks, facilities, and green spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety, and values being part of a team that serves the public every day.

What You’ll Do

As a Part-Time Park Maintenance Technician, you’ll handle a wide range of tasks, including:

• Maintaining turf, irrigation systems, and landscaped areas.
• Performing minor construction, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Maintaining clean facilities, including restrooms and common areas.
• Collecting trash and ensuring parks are safe and inviting.
• Operating County vehicles, tools, and equipment to support maintenance and improvement projects.
• Assisting with special events that bring the community together.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Skilled in basic maintenance, tools, and repair techniques.
• Safety-conscious and dependable, with strong attention to detail.
• Works well with coworkers and the public while delivering excellent customer service.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Punctual, reliable, and ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Why You’ll Love This Job

This role offers you the chance to:

• Spend your workday outdoors in beautiful park settings.
• Contribute directly to the community by keeping parks enjoyable for all visitors.
• Gain hands-on experience with a range of maintenance skills.
• Join a supportive and dedicated team.

Hiring range: $18.500 - $21.000 hourly

This position will primarily be based at Fountain Creek Regional Park (South District)

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., subject to change

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications

Under supervision, assists with a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

• Performs semi-skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, minor construction, trash collection, and facility cleaning, including cleaning of restrooms.
• Operates assigned tools and equipment, including power tools, as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
• Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County guidelines.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Provides departmental support for special events and other activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised

This classification does not have supervisory authority and requires no supervision or direction of others.

Supervision Received

Receives intermittent supervision. This classification normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor is expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain tools/equipment. Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with County employees and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be willing to work late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Duties are performed both indoors and outside in the field in various weather conditions. Requires physical effort to perform frequent lifting, bending and climbing. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Physical hazards may be present when mixing or working with chemicals and working with or near power tools and motorized equipment. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work in park locations other than the preferred site location indicated. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week.

The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.