Parks Groundskeeper I – Outdoor Maintenance (Day Shift)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver’s Denver Parks and Recreation department is hiring a Utility Worker I to help maintain parks and facilities in the Northwest and Northeast districts. The role is full-time with weekday hours and occasional weekend work for events and snow response.

The position involves restroom cleaning, trash removal, landscaping tasks, and operating hand tools and small machinery under safety guidelines. A valid driver’s license is required at application.

Responsibilities

• Perform restroom maintenance and janitorial duties
• General park maintenance including trash removal, vandalism repair, and graffiti removal
• Work outdoors in parks using hand-powered tools and motorized equipment safely
• Support park operations for events and snow removal
• Assist with landscape tasks such as turf maintenance, irrigation, and ornamental/garden care
• Assist with infrastructure maintenance such as fencing, asphalt, concrete, and trails

Skills

Parks maintenance

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand-powered tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

City and County of Denver’s Denver Parks and Recreation department is hiring a Utility Worker I to help maintain parks and facilities in the Northwest and Northeast districts. The role is full-time with weekday hours and occasional weekend work for events and snow response.

The position involves restroom cleaning, trash removal, landscaping tasks, and operating hand tools and small machinery under safety guidelines. A valid driver’s license is required at application.