Parks Technician

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora. We're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that guide their mission and vision. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

About the Role

We are seeking a Parks Technician to join the Parks Operations & Management Division. This role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties maintaining municipal assets, including parks, athletic fields, open spaces, grounds, and all associated buildings and structures. You will perform manual and technical work in the field to keep our public grounds and facilities in excellent condition.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities
• Assists work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for assigned tasks
• Demonstrates basic leadership skills by making proper field decisions and taking responsibility for positive results
• Efficient in pesticide and fertilizer application with proper safety handling
• Conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, vehicles, and parks assets
• Determines and obtains appropriate equipment and materials for specific tasks
• Coordinates, trains, and monitors work of groups for designated tasks and safety practices
• Performs mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance tasks as needed
• Operates and adjusts a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
• Conducts preventative maintenance and assists in construction of grounds, facilities, and athletic fields
• Assists in performing weed control using mechanical methods or by applying herbicides
• Performs snow removal and sanding according to City standards and schedules; manages and maintains record-keeping system
• Assists in irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenance
• Addresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the field
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: At least two years of experience directly related to landscape maintenance
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in landscape maintenance
  • Knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance tools, maintenance and construction activities, athletic field layouts/dimensions, irrigation systems, and locations to be maintained
• Skills:
  • Performing tool and equipment maintenance activities
  • Adjusting equipment appropriately
  • Using supplies safely and efficiently
  • Transporting and operating equipment safely
• Abilities:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, supervisors, and employees
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Monitor activities of others
  • Follow planning and organizational guidelines
  • Recognize problems or hazards of equipment, buildings, and environments
  • Make minor repairs in the field
  • Handle complaints and concerns of citizens with tact and diplomacy
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement (or obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
  • Sustainable Landscape Management (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) within the first 12 months
  • One Certified Landscape Technician Certificate in any of the following exterior maintenance categories: Softscape Installation, Irrigation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance, or Principles of Turfgrass (or obtain within the first 12 months of hire)
  • Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history
• Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  • Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator License in the turf or ornamental categories

Working Conditions

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel
• Physical Demands:
  • Moderate to heavy physical work depending on assigned function
  • Ability to lift a maximum of 80 pounds with assistance
  • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
  • Considerable walking and standing
  • Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
  • Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles
  • Vision to read manuals, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges
  • Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals
  • Speech communication to provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizens
• Work Environment:
  • Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals
  • Work may be performed in a confined space
  • Handles a variety of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and concrete and building materials common to maintenance and construction
• Equipment Used: Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles common to the landscape operation and maintenance industry

Pay

Hiring salary: $21.32 - $26.65/hour

The City of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.