Ballfield Tec III

HYLAND HILLS PARKS & RECREATION•Westminster, CO

11d•$55,350 - $80,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III performs advanced skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of District parks, athletic fields, irrigation systems, grounds, buildings, and facilities under the supervision of the Parks and Facilities Superintendent. The primary assignment is athletic field maintenance, ensuring baseball and softball complexes meet District standards for safety, playability, and appearance. The employee is also expected to work independently across District properties, provide technical guidance or training to seasonal staff, and adapt to changing seasonal priorities. The role includes preparing, grooming, repairing, and lining baseball and softball fields; maintaining turf and grounds; operating and troubleshooting irrigation systems; performing building and facility repairs; and safely operating and servicing heavy machinery. The employee plans and tracks maintenance projects and uses a digital work-order system to log hours, materials, and safety inspections. This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position. Work regularly takes place outdoors in variable and sometimes extreme weather. The schedule is flexible and may include early mornings, evenings, and rotating weekends to support tournaments, rentals, and snow removal. Finalists must undergo a criminal background check. The position is at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in sports turf management, park maintenance, commercial landscaping, or equivalent technical certifications.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Advanced knowledge of commercial irrigation systems, ballfield skin maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and general facility trades.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely and perform extended bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven or rough terrain.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and rotating weekends.

Nice To Haves

Certified Sports Field Manager certification.
Pesticide applicator license.
Backflow tester certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, groom, repair, and line baseball and softball fields.
Maintain pitching mounds, home plate areas, and infield skin surfaces, and manage specialized sports turf and athletic equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and program commercial irrigation systems and central controls.
Monitor water-use efficiency, manage water loss, and ensure compliance with backflow and municipal water regulations.
Perform advanced turf management, including mowing, fertilization, aeration, weeding, and landscape installations.
Perform structural repairs involving basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical or HVAC maintenance in restrooms, shelters, and pavilions.
Safely operate and service heavy machinery, including skidsteers, loaders, specialized field groomers, commercial mowers, and utility vehicles.
Plan, prioritize, and track maintenance projects.
Use the digital work-order management system daily to log hours, materials, and safety inspections.
Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to lower-level and seasonal staff.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
Work independently across District properties and adapt to seasonal priorities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 216 hours annually, accrued at 8.31 hours per pay period, for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 3 hours per pay period, up to 480 hours, for qualifying FMLA leave.
District-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente, including $0 deductible plan options.
Dental coverage through Delta Dental and vision coverage through VSP.
Alternative reimbursement option may be available for employees with eligible medical coverage through a spouse’s plan.
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 6% after six months of employment, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
District-paid long-term disability coverage.
District-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage equal to the employee’s annual salary.
Voluntary life insurance, including up to $150,000 of coverage without a medical examination during new-hire enrollment.
Flexible Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services.
Free or discounted access for employees and eligible dependents to District facilities, programs, and attractions.