Parks Worker II- Open Space

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada is hiring a Parks Worker II – Open Space to support the Parks Division. This role maintains turf, irrigation, trails, and open space amenities, and operates a range of equipment including mowers, tractors, and snow removal gear.

The ideal candidate has experience in landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, and habitat care, with the ability to work independently and within a team. Starting salary reflects entry to mid range and will depend on education and experience.

Qualifications

• One year or more of park maintenance experience.
• Open Space pesticide applicator licenses or equivalent certification.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of park equipment.
• Experience with irrigation system programming and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park integrity through turf and shrub management, irrigation and safety.
• Operate and maintain park equipment including mowers, tractors, and snow removal gear.
• Program and service manual and computerized irrigation systems; keep records.
• Assist with trail and open space maintenance, fencing, and amenities.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Habitat care

Trail maintenance

Snow removal

Heavy equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers/tractors

Backhoe

Pesticide applications tools

Job description

Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.Pay Range: $24.41-$33.38 HourlyThis recruitment will fill two vacancies: one available for immediate hire and the second available for hire effective January 1, 2027.The Parks Division is seeking an experienced and motivated team member for the position of Parks Worker II – Open Space . This role is essential to the care and maintenance of our City’s natural areas, trails, and open space amenities. From repairing fences and maintaining soft and hard surface trails to applying appropriate horticultural and weed control practices, this position helps preserve the integrity and accessibility of our open space network.The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, equipment operation, and habitat care—along with the ability to work independently and as part of a dedicated team. If you're passionate about protecting and enhancing our natural resources, we encourage you to apply.Essential Job FunctionsMaintains a safe working environment for self, co-workers and public.Maintains Park integrity through a turf management program (mow, irrigate, chemical application, aeration, fertilization, and top dress), shrub and tree maintenance, trash and graffiti removal, vandalism repair, and snow removal as required.Performs duties related to construction: concrete, retaining walls, drainage, grade work, erosion control, and installation of amenities.Operates large and small equipment, including but not limited to (mowers, snowplows, tractors, loaders) as required.Inspects equipment and tools for safety.Inspects, repairs, and maintains traffic medians, park sprinklers, turf, playground equipment, and park amenities.Schedules and programs both manual and computerized irrigation systems.Performs record-keeping duties for playground, backflow, operation equipment, tasks, expense reports, and pesticide application forms.Assists other park maintenance staff with typical standard maintenance duties.Prepares parks for special events.Assigns and inspect the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, and community service.Performs snow removal as assigned.Ability to operate snow equipment (manual and machine) during winter storms.Open SpaceInspects, repairs, and maintains trails, fences, irrigation systems, signs, wildlife habitat areas, and other park and open space amenities, including soft and hard surface trails.Identifies weed species and correctly and safely apply appropriate pesticides.Maintains Park and open space integrity through accepted horticultural practices such as mowing, weed control, fertilization, pruning, trash and graffiti removal, vandalism repair, amenity repair, and snow removal.Completes required reports concerning but not limited to vehicle and equipment repair, vandalism, pesticide and fertilizer applications, equipment and employee accidents, mowing, trash pickup, timesheets, and daily task sheets.Other Job FunctionsAttends training, seminars, and meetings as required.May perform operation and maintenance of viewing/interactive water fountains.May perform maintenance of the Old Town District.May perform lake operations.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of sports facilities: tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, skate parks, disc golf, exercise courses, football/soccer/baseball fields, volleyball, and lacrosse.Strong knowledge and experience with urban park maintenance, including horticultural practices, landscape, construction, herbicides, and irrigation system maintenance.Strong knowledge of irrigation pipe repair, valve repair, and troubleshooting of wiring problems.Ability to assign and inspect work of seasonal employees.Flexibility to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.Ability to operate large and small equipment efficiently and safely, including, but not limited to, jack hammers, picks, shovels, moles, trenchers, backhoes, pitchforks, and volt-ohm meters, mowers, slope mowers, tractors, dump trucks, loaders, large fertilizer spreaders, snowplows, woodchippers, and pesticide application equipment as required.Strong manual dexterity skills to operate maintenance tools including but not limited to chain saws, power tools, push spreaders, string trimmers, snow blowers, pesticide sprayers, edgers, pole and hand pruners.Ability to inspect, repair, service and maintain assigned equipment and make minor adjustments and repairs and ensure they’re in safe operating condition.Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain trails, fences, irrigation systems, signs, wildlife habitat areas, and other park and open space amenities on soft and hard surfaces.Basic computer skills.Ability to maintain park and open space integrity through accepted horticultural practices such as mowing, weed species identification, control, fertilization, application of appropriate pesticides, pruning, trash and graffiti removal, vandalism repair, amenity repair and snow removal.Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact positively and cooperatively with all levels of personnel within the city.Ability to work scheduled events on weekends and evenings as neededMust be able to operate a motor vehicle.License & CertificationPW II must have the following certifications based on their area of focus:* Open Space : Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticides Applicators license: Category #109 (Industrial & Right of Way Weed Control), & #206 (Turf Pest Control). OSHA 10-hour Training.Education DegreeHigh School/GEDEducation RequiredYesWork Experience RelatedOne (1) or more years of experience in park maintenance.Physical DemandsStrenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.HazardsMarginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.Work EnvironmentRegular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.Vision: We Dream Big and DeliverMission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.Values:Innovation : We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.Passion : We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.Opportunity : We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.