(Part-Time) Park Maintenance Technician – East District

El Paso County; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The El Paso County Parks Department is seeking a part-time Park Maintenance Technician for the East District in Calhan, CO. This role focuses on groundskeeping, facility maintenance, and light equipment repair to keep the Calhan Fairgrounds and parks inviting.

The position offers an hourly range of $18.50–$21.00 and a schedule of Friday and Saturday 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance, and construction tasks.
• Operates power tools and equipment for maintenance projects.
• Drives County vehicles and uses equipment per guidelines.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Supports special events and other activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

The El Paso County Parks Department is looking for a part-time Park Maintenance Technician for the East District.

Join our team and play an essential role in maintaining and improving the Calhan Fairgrounds and County Parks system, a vital part of our community! This hands-on position provides an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in groundskeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment repair. Whether it’s keeping our parks spotless, supporting special events, or making sure the fairgrounds remain inviting for visitors, your efforts will directly influence the community’s experience. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating tools and equipment, and taking pride in a job well done, this is the perfect role for you. Bring your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and dedication to customer service to help us keep the Calhan Fairgrounds and parks systems functioning smoothly and looking their best. Join us in making a difference!

This position will report to the County Fairgrounds in Calhan and will be responsible for keeping the East District Park locations clean.

Hiring Range: $18.500 - $21.000 hourly

The anticipated work schedule is Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications

Under supervision, assists with a variety of semi-skilled labor tasks in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance and construction. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

• Performs semi-skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, minor construction, trash collection, and facility cleaning, including cleaning of restrooms.
• Operates assigned tools and equipment, including power tools, as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
• Drives County vehicles and other equipment to perform assigned duties; operates all County vehicles and equipment per County guidelines.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Provides departmental support for special events and other activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised:

This classification does not have supervisory authority and requires no supervision or direction of others.

Supervision Received:

Receives intermittent supervision. This classification normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor is expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain tools/equipment. Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with County employees and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be willing to work late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Duties are performed both indoors and outside in the field in various weather conditions. Requires physical effort to perform frequent lifting, bending and climbing. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Physical hazards may be present when mixing or working with chemicals and working with or near power tools and motorized equipment. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work in park locations other than the preferred site location indicated. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week.

The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.