Park Services Tech

🤩 Don’t you just love visiting a beautiful and well-kept park? Join our team as a seasonal Park Services Tech to see how it’s done!

Why you’ll love this gig

• Be the hero of our parks: Keep trails, lawns & picnic spots sparkling clean and inviting.
• Hands‑on variety: Haul away debris & trash, set up reservable shelters, give restrooms that “wow” factor.
• Work‑life win: Enjoy friendly co‑workers, outdoor vibes, and flexible daytime hours—perfect for sunshine seekers!
• Boost your résumé: Pick up pro skills in facilities care, customer service & teamwork that look to future employers.

What we’re looking for

• 18  years old and High School Diploma or GED
• Rock‑solid reliability—you show up ready to roll.
• Team‑player attitude that makes work feel like play.

The fine print 

• Seasonal roles are mission‑critical to Highlands Ranch Metro District’s award‑winning parks and recreation magic.
• Job offers contingent on background and motor‑vehicle checks—safety first!

Ready to power up local parks and have a blast? Apply today and let’s make Highlands Ranch shine! 🌟

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operations of buildings, grounds, parks, open space, and sports fields.  
• Complies with District and industry related safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, park users and the community.
• May operate and maintain specialized equipment and tools as listed below under “Tools and Equipment Used”. 
• Effective, tactful verbal and written communication skills. 
• Fulfills alternate duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Supervisor.

Park Services related maintenance including but not limited to:    

• Maintenance of park grounds, shelters, and restrooms.
• Effectively communicate with public/user groups.
• Operate various equipment, complete minor construction projects, assist with litter control, snow removal, and special events.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule. 
• Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time. 
• Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. 
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely. 
• Understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions. 
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. 
• Maintain a good driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must possess a valid driver's license.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Works under the direct supervision of the Parks Services Supervisor and Lead Technicians.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Lawn and landscape equipment including pickup truck with automatic/manual transmission, trailers, tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, sprayers, utility vehicles, blowers, high pressure washer, miscellaneous hand and power tools for shelter and restroom maintenance, carpentry, and painting.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours. Potential exists to work 4-day, 10-hour shifts. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES 

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check. 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

Pre-employment screening includes background and motor vehicle record check.

ABOUT US

We care for the many beautiful parks, trails, open spaces, and landscape along the major streets that make Highlands Ranch such a great community. We provide outdoor sports and activities in our many parks and care for the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion and grounds. All our seasonal positions offer you the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced group of park and recreation professionals, outdoors, in the beautiful parks, trails, and open spaces of Highlands Ranch. 

We accept applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled. 

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.