Parks Maintenance Technician I

City of Boulder; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder is seeking personnel for a full-time, hourly Parks/Playground maintenance role. It involves caring for playground surfaces, park shelters, tennis and court areas, with a focus on safety and equipment upkeep.

Daily tasks include landscaping support, turf and irrigation duties, repairs, and snow removal as needed. The role requires physical work outdoors, flexibility for irregular hours, and strong teamwork in a public agency setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is required for this role.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, AED within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist Landscaping Lead with training on equipment safety and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Parks staff for maintenance needs and emergencies.
• Support Safety Program including repairs, inspections, and equipment upkeep.
• Perform horticultural tasks like planting, fertilizing, pruning, and weed control.
• Maintain turf practices: mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation management.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

The City of Boulder is seeking personnel for a full-time, hourly Parks/Playground maintenance role. It involves caring for playground surfaces, park shelters, tennis and court areas, with a focus on safety and equipment upkeep.

Daily tasks include landscaping support, turf and irrigation duties, repairs, and snow removal as needed. The role requires physical work outdoors, flexibility for irregular hours, and strong teamwork in a public agency setting.