Parks Technician

City of Aurora, CO; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora, CO is hiring a Parks Technician to maintain parks, open spaces, athletic fields, and facilities. The role involves mowing, trimming, irrigation work, and operating a range of tools and equipment in all weather conditions.

You'll work in the Parks Operations & Management Division, coordinating basic field tasks, ensuring safety, and addressing citizen concerns while delivering reliable municipal grounds maintenance with a strong emphasis on quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years of landscape maintenance experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance as needed.
• Assists irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenance.
• Addresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the field.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Irrigation

Lawn mowing

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB LOCATION13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331City of Aurora, ColoradoIt is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.Why Work for Aurora?Make a difference in the lives of real people every dayDiverse communityCompetitive total compensation packageWell-Funded General Employees Retirement PlanLight rail station minutes awayOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancementAccess to innovation workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESWe are seeking a Parks Technician to join the Parks Operations & Management Division.This role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties, maintaining municipal assets. This includes parks, athletic fields, open spaces, grounds, and all associated buildings and structures.You will perform manual and technical work in the field to keep our public grounds and facilities in excellent condition. We need reliable people who can efficiently conduct basic turf maintenance tasks like mowing and trimming. You may also assist in repairing, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems. You must safely operate and adjust various hand tools, power tools, equipment, and vehicles common to the maintenance industry.The ideal candidate will effectively interact with the public and will must address complaints and concerns from citizens with tact and diplomacy while in the field.The work is physically demanding. You must be prepared to work both indoors and outdoors, often exposed to all weather conditions, noise, and fumes. You may need to lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty pounds.If you have the practical experience and ability to maintain critical city landscapes, we encourage you to apply.Hiring salary $21.32 - $26.65/hourSalary to be commensurate with experience.The deadline to submit applications is August 28, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENTThe Parks Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of municipal park assets including parks, grounds, open space, right of ways, athletic fields, and commercial facilities including all associated facility structures and buildings.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities; and assists work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for the accomplishment of assigned tasks for the Parks Operations & Management Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space DepartmentDemonstrates basic leadership skills by making proper field decisions and taking responsibility to ensure positive resultsEfficient in pesticide and fertilizer application and proper safety when handling either.Conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, vehicles, and parks assetsDetermines and obtains appropriate equipment and materials for specific tasksCoordinates, trains, and monitors work of groups for designated tasks and in proper safety practicesPerforms mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance tasks as neededOperates and adjusts a variety of power and hand tools and equipmentConducts preventative maintenance and assists in construction of grounds, facilities, and athletic fieldsAssists in performing weed control using mechanical methods or by applying herbicidesPerforms snow removal and sanding according to City standards and schedules; manages and maintains record-keeping systemAssists in irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenanceAddresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the fieldPerforms additional duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONSAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be consideredEducation:High School Diploma or GEDExperience:At least (2) two years of experience directly related to landscape maintenancePreferred Qualifications:Experience in landscape maintenanceKnowledge:Knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance tools, maintenance and construction activities; athletic field layouts/dimensions and particular maintenance requirements; irrigation systems; locations to be maintained; effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures; policies and procedures for record keeping; snow removal procedures; and first aidSkills:Skill in performing tool and equipment maintenance activities; adjusting equipment appropriately; using supplies safely and efficiently; transporting and operating equipment safelyAbilities:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, supervisor(s), and employees; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; monitor activities of others; follow planning and organizational guidelines; recognize problems or hazards of equipment, buildings, and specific environments; make minor repairs in the field; handle complaints and concerns of citizens with tact and diplomacy; and maintain tools, equipment, and vehiclesLicenses and Certifications Required:Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement or shall get this license within the first (6) six months of hireSustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) within the first (12) twelve months.One Certified Landscape Technician Certificate in any of the following exterior maintenance categories: Softscape Installation, Irrigation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance, or Principles of Turfgrass. Or shall get this within (12) twelve months of hireValid Driver’s License with a good driving historyThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. cell phone, etc.) in the course of their employmentLicenses and Certifications Preferred:Certified Pool OperatorCertified Playground Safety Inspector,Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator License in the turf or ornamental categoriesWORKING CONDITIONSWhen a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnelPhysical Demands:Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift a maximum of (80) eighty pounds with assistance; may lift and carry objects weighing up to (50) fifty pounds with or without assistance; considerable walking and standing; frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing; hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; vision to read manuals, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges; hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals; and speech communication to provide technical information and to communicate with employees and citizensWork Environment:Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals; work may be performed in a confined space; handles a variety of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and concrete and building materials common to maintenance and constructionEquipment Used:Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles common to the landscape operation and maintenance industryThe city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.