Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician – Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled trades work for the construction, maintenance, and repair of City-wide athletic fields. This position supports the repairing and renovations of all athletic fields and sports complexes throughout Denver to provide safe playing surfaces for all users. This position will keep athletic fields in pristine condition to facilitate sports programming throughout Denver's communities and to ensure that athletes can compete on a safe and playable surface. The Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that athletic fields are in top quality condition, making competitive sports programming as well as casual enjoyment of these spaces possible. DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to: Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion, Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes, Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity, Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- Two (2) years of experience as a skilled trades helper or semi-skilled laborer performing a variety of duties requiring construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance skills
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of athletic activities and maintenance/repair of athletic fields
- Knowledge of landscaping maintenance
- Licensure or certification in Turf Management
- Basic knowledge of use of mobile devices and computers
- Experience using a painter
Responsibilities
- Prepare the fields which will include dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases
- Perform field maintenance including filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary, and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety
- Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Be responsible for installing and weekly painting of athletic fields
- Ensure proper drainage or shoring up spots on the grass where there is uneven wear and tear
- Attention to detail and communication are responsibilities of this role
- Perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, and shoveling. Good physical fitness is important to completing these tasks in a satisfactory manner
- Complete field preparation list on Sundays in season
- Perform snow removal duties as needed
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
