Parks Maintenance Technician I - II

Douglas County; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking Parks Maintenance Technicians I - II for full-time roles focused on the maintenance and repair of parks and facilities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in related duties. The position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including a clothing allowance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Retirement

Annual clothing allowance of $400

Qualifications

• Six months related experience for Tech I, two years for Tech II.
• Knowledge in park maintenance skills required.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect park facilities for maintenance needs.
• Direct activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians.
• Perform park construction and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of safety factors

Skill in equipment maintenance

Ability to operate vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Parks Maintenance Technician I - II

Employment Type:1 - Full-time Temporary
Pay Range:$47,936.00 - 77,295.00
Location:Highlands Ranch, CO
Overtime Exempt:N
Elected Office / Department:DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

These positions are technical work responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and construction of County parks, parks facilities, trails and open space within the Parks, Trails & Building Grounds. This position is part of the career path in the Park Maintenance field,

Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Park Maintenance Tech I:Generally, the hiring range is $47,432-$59,290 annually.
Park Maintenance Tech II: Generally, the hiring range is $52,197-$65,246 annually.

This position comes with a $400 annual clothing allowance.

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision/Retirement. For a more detailed overview please view the fullEmployee Benefit Guide .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Inspects park grounds, trails, open space, and facilities to determine need or extent of repairs. Prepares and maintains records of completed work.
• May direct the activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians, community service workers, and volunteers performing maintenance and repair work including mowing grass, landscaping grounds, correcting drainage problems, removing trash, and maintaining park roads and parking lots.
• Operates equipment including pickups, single axle and tandem axle trucks, all types of tractor-trailers, rollers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, trenchers, chippers, and concrete cutters.
• Performs park irrigation preventive maintenance, repairs, and controller programming during the irrigation season.
• May direct the activities of Seasonal Parks Technicians performing construction work of park facilities including concrete, structures, buildings, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and construction of parks, parks facilities, and trails including; replacing plant material and playground equipment, resurfacing trails, trimming trees and shrubs, and erecting and repairing fences.
• Performs snow removal and application of anti-icing and de-icing products for County buildings, parks, and trails.
• Checks equipment and tools to assure safe and proper usage.
• Repair, maintenance and construction in parks, trails and building grounds including, turf maintenance, fence construction and maintenance, chemical application and noxious weed control, grading parking lots and trails surfaces, removal of trash, restroom cleaning and facility maintenance, over seeding, top dressing, landscaping, erosion control, maintenance of infrastructure, and playground inspections and repairs. (Tech II)
• General maintenance of vehicles and equipment including pre-trip inspections, checking fluid levels and filter, tire pressure, mower blade maintenance, dressing equipment and cleaning equipment.(Tech II)
• Instruction of new employees and seasonal staff on standard of work and safety procedures.(Tech II)

OTHER DUTIES:

• Responds to inquiries of park users and the public.
• Process relevant paperwork daily.(Tech II)
• May direct tasks of lower-level technicians.(Tech II)
• On call duty for special events and snow removal.(Tech II)
• Attend and contribute to various meetings.(Tech II)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Does not have direct supervisor duties. This position may direct the work of Seasonal Parks Technicians as needed.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: Develops solutions to standard and occasionally difficult problems that may impact the division or a specific work group. Consequence of error may result in some expenditure of resources to rectify.

CONTACTS: Contacts are primarily within divisions of the same department. Some outside contact may occur.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Ability to use experience and knowledge to make appropriate decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Park Maintenance Tech I:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Six months of related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Park Maintenance Tech II:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, technical manuals, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively relay information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Some knowledge of safety factors is required. Skill in the use of facility/park/equipment maintenance. Skill in the use of tools and equipment involved in maintenance and construction. Ability to operate pickup trucks, mowers, and tractors.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Park Maintenance Tech II:Ability to obtain a State of Colorado Class (A) Commercial Driver License and complying insurance within one year of hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Upon possession of a Class A License, incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mows with self-propelled 135lb or 175lb power mower or cut weeds with 15lb power weed trimmer.
• Occasionally shovels dirt and gravel and digs holes for posts using a post hole digger and or 19lb digging bar.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50lb materials. Occasionally move and carry up to 80lb materials.
• Ability to lift and position with assistance ramps to allow tractor loading and unloading from trailer.
• Ability to pick up and removes trash.
• Must lift 40 lb. trash bag from ground level to truck bed height.
• Occasionally operate 2-3lb hand pruners held overhead. Occasionally operate 15lb chain saw with two hands.
• Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment.
• Frequently must walk over uneven, rough terrain either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment.
• Requires agility to maneuver rough terrain.
• Requires ability to sit and drive tractor.
• Ability to kneel on angled surfaces to plant flowers and do other work on the ground.
• Ability to perform strenuous labor for up to 8 hours a day.

AVAILABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY: This position requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device/email access during and after normally scheduled business hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 06/30/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.