Parks Maintenance Assistant

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Parks Maintenance Assistant to join their team in maintaining beautiful parks and trails. This part-time role offers the chance to work outdoors while performing essential maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of park maintenance techniques, irrigation systems, and effective communication skills. Enjoy perks such as free access to fitness centers and opportunities for training and advancement. If you are passionate about the environment and community service, this is a great opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Free Use of District Fitness Centers

Discounts on Recreation Classes

Opportunities for Training and Promotion

Qualifications

• 1 year of skilled labor experience in parks or landscaping.
• Knowledge of park maintenance methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties at parks and trails.
• Lead part-time/seasonal crew activities as needed.

Skills

Park Maintenance Techniques

Irrigation Installation and Maintenance

Chemical Spraying Equipment

Communication Skills

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Commercial Landscape Equipment

Chemical Spraying Equipment

Job description

Parks Maintenance Assistant - Part-Time Medical Benefits Eligible

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$17.05 - $21.70 per hour

Do you want to learn and perform skilled maintenance in our parks, trails, and open spaces? If you answered YES, this is the opportunity for you! The Parks Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing general maintenance duties at assigned District parks, trails, open space, and other grounds. May occasionally be responsible for leading part-time/seasonal crew activities. This job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours, including weekends and holidays.

This position qualifies for medical benefits.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has knowledge of methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of parks, landscaping areas, and related facilities (preferred).
• Understands watering requirements for lawns, trees, plants, and various types of soil (preferred).
• Has knowledge in irrigation installation, maintenance, and repairs (preferred).
• Exhibits the use and maintenance of chemical spraying equipment (preferred).
• Displays operation of a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, repair, and construction in a safe and effective manner.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and establish working relationships with employees and the public.
• Must be highly motivated, able to take direction well, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has the ability to work productively without supervision within established policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing manual labor for extended periods.
• One (1) year as a crew leader is preferred.
• Irrigation experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of skilled labor experience in park, horticulture, landscape, or forestry work, including operating commercial landscape equipment.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License is preferred.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

• Paid sick leave
• Free use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Sheridan, as well as unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers, miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel, and a nature center. Additionally, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, over 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.