Park Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)

Join Our Team and Help Make Our Parks Shine!

Are you someone who loves working outdoors, takes pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and beautiful, and enjoys being part of a team that serves the community? If so, we’ve got the perfect job for you! As a Park Maintenance Technician (Seasonal), you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our parks and facilities are welcoming spaces for families to gather, relax, and have fun.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Grounds Magic: Mow lawns, maintain turf, repair irrigation systems, and keep our parks looking fresh.
• Maintenance Hero: Handle minor repairs, paint touch-ups, plumbing fixes, and minor electrical repairs.
• Equipment Pro: Operate and maintain power tools, lawnmowers, and County vehicles like a pro.
• Clean & Green: Pick up trash, clean restrooms, and help keep our public spaces spotless.
• Event Support: Help set up and support special events that bring the community together.
• Safety Scout: Be an extra set of eyes to spot potential safety concerns and address them quickly.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate Caretakers: People who take pride in their work and have a sense of ownership over the spaces they maintain.
• Team Players: Those who thrive working with others, communicating effectively, and offering top-tier customer service.
• Detail-Oriented Workers: Individuals who notice the little things and ensure everything is clean, safe, and running smoothly.
• Self-Starters: Motivated, reliable, and flexible individuals who are eager to learn and grow.
• Problem Solvers: Not afraid to ask questions or address concerns and always looking for ways to improve.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

•  Work in the Great Outdoors: Forget the cubicle—your office is nature itself!
• Make an Impact: Be part of creating spaces that bring joy to the community.
• Growth Opportunities: Learn new skills and develop your experience in maintenance, landscaping, and more.
• Flexible and Fun: Work on exciting projects and enjoy a supportive team atmosphere.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, make our parks shine, and take pride in giving back to the community, we want to hear from you! Let’s create something amazing together. 

Apply now and help us make a difference one park at a time!

Our seasonal hiring event awaits you on Monday, March 10th, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm at Bear Creek Nature Center located at 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.  We extend an invitation to all candidates who have submitted their application to join us for this event.  This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and passion as we conduct interviews on-site. Don’t miss the chance to become part of our dedicated team, committed to preserving and enhancing our natural spaces. We look forward to meeting you and discovering the potential you will bring to our mission.

Hiring Range: $18.50 - $19.05 Hourly

Under close supervision, assists with a variety of unskilled or limited semi-skilled labor tasks in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, facility or equipment maintenance, and construction.

• Performs unskilled or limited 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 to include 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.

• 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.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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

• 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 temporary position typically not to exceed five (5) months.

Salary : $18 - $24