Parks Maintenance Technician

City of Cheyenne; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cheyenne is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Parks division. You will perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance in city parks, operate heavy and light machinery, and support park operations. The role requires reliability, safety, and a strong work ethic in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, equipment inspections, and assisting with special events. Physical endurance and willingness to work weekends or on-call shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Two years of field maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and light equipment (mowers, trucks, carts); inspect and maintain equipment.
• Perform grounds maintenance: mow, trim grass, plant/maintain shrubs, lay sod, apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintain athletic facilities: field prep, infields, dugouts, mound, warning track upkeep.
• Remove trash and debris daily; clean restrooms and shelters.
• Assist with playgrounds and minor repairs; participate in events and on‑call duties.

Skills

General maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Manual labor

Interpersonal skills

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: CRE/Parks

SUPERVISOR: Parks Foreman, Parks Supervisor & Parks Manager

SALARY: $38,336 to $53,670 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities to City Parks. Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of Parks operations. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate various hand tools; operate light equipment (mowers, trucks, carts, etc.); clean and maintain equipment including pre/post trip inspections; operate various heavy equipment (dump truck, snowplows, tractors, etc.).
• Compile and organize materials to be used on jobs assigned.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities for City Parks, such as snow removal, mow, and trim grass, maintain plants and shrubs, lay sod, apply pesticides and fertilizers, aerate, fence repair, etc.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities for City athletic facilities, such as field striping, preparing infields, cleaning dugouts, mound, and warning track maintenance, etc.
• Collect and remove trash and debris from Park grounds daily to ensure areas are clean and aesthetically pleasing, including cleaning public restrooms and shelters.
• Assist in maintaining playgrounds and making minor repairs.
• Participate in special events and on call responsibilities.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude towards the public and co-workers. Be a role model/mentor for other employees within the City of Cheyenne.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the areas of work assigned.
• Basic knowledge of equipment and tools used in work assigned.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Being on call and work weekends, emergency snow removal, special events, etc.
• Perform work independently in the absence of supervision.

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

Two (2) years of experience performing field maintenance work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 50 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment

Outdoor parks environment; exposure to noise, dust, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions; work with machinery; work or inspect in confined spaces; work irregular hours