Seasonal Parks Maintenance Technician

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thornton is seeking a Parks Aide to support daily park maintenance under supervision. The role involves operating equipment, mowing, planting, and basic repairs to keep parks safe and welcoming.

Hours vary with daylight; season runs March through October; rotating weekends and holidays required. Must be at least 16, with no formal education required. Suitable for flexible, outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old for general parks.
• Must be at least 18 years old for Mow Crew Aides.
• No education or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as trenchers, sod cutters, roto-tillers, skid steers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers and various hand tools.
• Mows, weeds, trims, and removes grass clippings.
• Waters, aerates, renovates and fertilizes turf areas.
• Plants, waters, edges, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers.
• Clears snow and leaves from parks, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and sports fields and courts.
• Picks up trash and polices areas. Empties trash receptacles.

Skills

Public interaction

Outdoor work ability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability to weather

Tools

Skid-steers

Roto-tillers

Sod cutters

Lawn mowers

String trimmers

Backpack blowers

Edgers

Job description

City of Thornton is seeking a Parks Aide to support daily park maintenance under supervision. The role involves operating equipment, mowing, planting, and basic repairs to keep parks safe and welcoming.

Hours vary with daylight; season runs March through October; rotating weekends and holidays required. Must be at least 16, with no formal education required. Suitable for flexible, outdoor work in various weather conditions.