Outdoor Maintenance Attendant (PT Maintenance Support) - (Seasonal Position)

Salary

$17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Location

Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

S17087

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Park Maintenance Mechanical

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Outdoor Maintenance Attendant (PT Maintenance Support)

About the Job: In this position, you will assist with the mechanical operations of the Department’s outdoor water features, including the Julie Penrose and Uncle Wilber fountains, Deerfield Hills Community Center and John Venezia Community Park spray parks, and three outdoor swimming pools.

Job Type: Seasonal

Work Schedule: 7 am - 12 pm with occasional schedule variations. Monday - Sunday. All weekends and holidays.

Work Location: 1421 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).

Approximate dates of employment will be March - September. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

The Julie Penrose Fountain, located in America the Beautiful Park, is one of Colorado Springs’ main attractions for families and tourists. Water flows inside the rotating sculpture and into wading pools. The Uncle Wilber Fountain (a water-spurting, tuba-playing fountain) in Acacia Park attracts children who love to play in the water and those who like to observe the action.

As An Outdoor Maintenance Attendant, You Will

• Assist staff with facilities operations and daily maintenance and repairs for the water features listed above
• Perform support duties, including monitoring fountains, pools, and spray parks
• Ensure the daily safety of visitors to the water features by monitoring chemical balance and mechanical function as well as responding to mechanical emergency situations
• Check and clean filters daily to ensure efficient operation of pump equipment
• Complete required daily paperwork and safety check list
• Perform daily opening and/or closing procedures
• Inspect fountains, pools, and spray parks for damage and vandalism; report to appropriate staff
• Attend required in-service trainings
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water feature maintenance and operations
• Knowledge of swimming pool water chemistry
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to use hand tools, and basic electric tools
• Ability to communicate well and work in a team environment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with swimming pools, spray parks, and/or outdoor water features
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to stand, climb, stoop, bend, work outdoors in extreme temperatures, work in vaults up to 20 feet below ground level (by accessing manhole covers and ladders), and lift 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

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Do you have experience working with swimming pools, spray parks, and/or outdoor water features?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone 719-385-5171

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov