Utility Worker I - Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Denver Parks and Recreation is hiring a full-time, benefited Utility Worker I to support park maintenance operations in Denver’s Northwest and Northeast districts. The position performs a wide range of general park maintenance duties, including restroom maintenance and janitorial work, landscape and infrastructure upkeep, support for permitted park events, and snow removal. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some weekend work to accommodate special events or projects and snow removal. The position works outdoors in parks and uses hand-powered tools and motorized equipment. The City and County of Denver describes its workforce as diverse and inclusive and states that Denver Parks and Recreation is committed to valuing diverse perspectives, removing barriers to inclusion, addressing inequities, and institutionalizing equity. Employees may be redeployed to support city functions during a mayor-declared citywide emergency. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
- No education or prior experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Parks maintenance experience.
- Proficiency with various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment.
- Experience with and willingness to apply chemicals.
- Enjoyment of outdoor work, attention to safety, reliability, motivation, and eagerness to learn a variety of functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform restroom maintenance and janitorial duties.
- Perform general park maintenance, including trash removal, vandalism repair, and graffiti removal.
- Work outdoors in parks using and maintaining hand-powered tools and motorized equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support park operations involving small and large permitted events.
- Maintain turf by laying sod, fertilizing, mowing, edging, and raking.
- Perform minor irrigation maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting, including use of central control systems.
- Maintain ornamental and garden areas through planting, weeding, and minor pruning.
- Maintain and repair infrastructure, including fencing, asphalt, concrete, trails, and grade or erosion-control work.
- Work alongside experienced park maintenance generalists and specialists and learn from them.
- Perform snow removal, including plowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting with five years of service.
- 457B retirement plan.
- 140 hours of paid time off earned within the first year.
- 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and one volunteer day per year.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
