Maintenance Worker II – Parks

City of Glenwood Springs • Glenwood Springs, CO

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About The Position

Performs work in parks and public spaces, with a special focus on maintaining the aesthetic qualities of recreational assets and assisting with other maintenance responsibilities within parks, trails, and public spaces. Snow removal is an important aspect of the role in winter, while field maintenance becomes a priority in summer.

The position includes maintaining turfgrass and athletic fields; operating and servicing equipment; performing custodial, maintenance, and repair work on park structures and public infrastructure; and supporting departmental projects. The employee interacts with the public in a friendly and respectful manner, providing directions and safety reminders and fostering enthusiasm for the City’s park system. Work hours may vary, and evening or weekend hours may be required in addition to or instead of normal business hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of skilled and semi-skilled experience, or a combination of education, skills, training, and/or related-field experience totaling at least two years.
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to use tablet-based software in the field for assigned task logging, field robot use, and assigned GIS functions.
• Willingness to work in harsh weather conditions, including snow, heat, and rain, and in potentially hazardous environmental areas.
• Knowledge of athletic sports field layouts, or willingness to learn about layouts such as baseball, softball, soccer, and flag football.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, facility and landscape maintenance, turf management, electricity, plumbing, janitorial work, and construction.
• Ability to identify necessary tools and equipment before beginning a project or assignment.
• Safety-minded approach, including safe handling of tools and equipment and awareness of coworkers and members of the public.
• Basic math skills, including measuring, arithmetic, and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Willingness to obtain further job-related certifications and knowledge.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–75 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to drive and to frequently balance, stoop, bend, twist, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, stand, walk, and reach above, below, and at shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in a recreation or municipal setting.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal, mowing, weed control, and related landscaping activities.
• Service and maintain assigned equipment, make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs, check and service fuel, oil, and coolant levels, maintain tire pressure and equipment appearance, bring equipment up to operating standards, and maintain usage records.
• Perform turfgrass care, including aerating, fertilizing, topdressing, seeding, sodding, pesticide application, mowing, and trimming.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields, including daily field or arena preparation, routine field maintenance, and maintenance of athletic-related equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment including mowers, loaders, trucks, and skid steers.
• Perform custodial, maintenance, and repair work in parks and public spaces, including park structures, playgrounds, sidewalks, crosswalks, parking lots, curbs, gutters, alleys, and restrooms.
• Assist with large and small projects across the department.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, including hand-operated and equipment-assisted snow removal.
• Interact with members of the public in a friendly and respectful way by giving directions, reminding and educating them about safety, and sharing enthusiasm for the City’s park systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED