Seasonal Parks Maintenance Tech I/II

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 58,548,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thornton is seeking Parks Worker I and II for the spring-to-fall season. The role covers maintenance of parks, golf course grounds, Xeric garden areas, and related tasks from mowing to irrigation and flower programs.

Entry level workers are considered for Parks Worker I, with II offering progression after experience. Hours vary with daylight; rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Parks Worker I: minimum 18 years old; no formal education required.
• Parks Worker II: two seasons or one year experience; mowing operations knowledge.
• Valid Colorado driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors, mowing equipment and a variety of landscape tools.
• Removes trash and maintains parks, golf course grounds and xeric garden areas.
• Assists with flower programs, irrigation repair and tree/shrub maintenance.
• Cleans equipment, monitors field conditions and supports festival setups.

Skills

Landscape equipment knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Evenings/weekends/holidays flexibility

Education

Parks Worker I: None required

Parks Worker II: 2 seasons or 1 year experience

Tools

Tractors

Mowing equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

City of Thornton is seeking Parks Worker I and II for the spring-to-fall season. The role covers maintenance of parks, golf course grounds, Xeric garden areas, and related tasks from mowing to irrigation and flower programs.

Entry level workers are considered for Parks Worker I, with II offering progression after experience. Hours vary with daylight; rotating weekends and holidays are required.