Technician - Maintenance

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District•Littleton, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician (I, II, or III) for a regular full-time, non-exempt position. This role involves performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties to ensure District parks, athletic fields, trails, open spaces, playgrounds, facilities, and public amenities are safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include turf maintenance, athletic field preparation, park and facility maintenance, equipment operation, construction projects, and snow removal. This position offers opportunities for career growth, skill development, and earning certifications.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of hire.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Ability to work a 40-hour week, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends as required.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift and move up to 50 pounds, and adapt to changing schedules.
Technician I: Six (6) months of parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or related experience preferred.
Technician I: Must obtain Flagger Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within one (1) year of hire.
Technician II: Minimum of two (2) years of parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or related experience.
Technician II: Must demonstrate the ability to independently perform the full range of parks maintenance duties within one (1) year.
Technician II: Must initiate a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Technician II: Must initiate a Colorado Certified Operator Pesticide Applicator License in Turf and Ornamentals within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Technician III: Two (2) years of experience as a KCRMD Parks Maintenance Technician II or four (4) years of equivalent parks maintenance experience, including two (2) years of snow removal experience.
Technician III: Advanced knowledge in at least three of the following areas: irrigation, mowing, turf, athletics, horticulture, or general maintenance.
Technician III: Must obtain Flagger Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within one (1) year of hire.
Technician III: Must initiate a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Technician III: Must initiate a Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License in Turf and Ornamentals within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Must maintain insurability through the District’s carrier by upholding an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain and maintain all certifications as outlined by Technician level.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of District parks and facilities within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance of District parks, greenbelts, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, facilities, and public spaces.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices, games, and tournaments.
Inspect, repair, and maintain playground equipment, park amenities, picnic shelters, fencing, benches, signs, bollards, trash receptacles, and other District infrastructure.
Perform custodial duties including cleaning and maintaining public restrooms, shelters, pavilions, and other District facilities as assigned.
Perform concrete removal and finishing, drainage, trail, fencing, playground, landscape, and construction improvement projects.
Perform snow and ice removal from sidewalks, trails, parking lots, parks, and District facilities.
Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment including commercial mowers, tractors, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, trenchers, snowplows, bucket trucks, stump grinders, woodchippers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, and hand and power tools.
Assist with special events, emergency response, and other departmental projects.
Lead, train, and monitor seasonal staff in maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices (Technician II and III).
Provide excellent customer service to residents and respond professionally to public inquiries.
Consistently promote a positive, professional image of the district and always provides excellent customer service, while demonstrating the district’s core values of respect, accountability, integrity, continuous improvement, engagement, and relationship building.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 168 hours per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis
Holiday Pay: 80 hours per year
Bereavement Leave: Up to 24 hours per year
Health Insurance: District covers 90% of Employee-only coverage and 75% of Family coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance: Free for employee-only coverage
Retirement Match: Employee contributions up to 10% are matched at 100% by the District
Additional options: 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program: Fully paid by the District
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free life coaching, therapy sessions, and support services
Safety Boot Allowance: $200 annually
Recreation Perks: Free access to pools, fitness center, and private trails for you and your family
Employee Discounts: 20% off recreation programs and facility rentals