Utility Worker I - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Parks and Recreation is hiring a Utility Worker I to support park maintenance operations in Denver’s Northwest and Northeast districts. This full-time, benefited position performs a wide variety of general park maintenance duties, including restroom maintenance and janitorial work. The role offers an opportunity to develop park maintenance skills while working alongside experienced maintenance generalists and specialists. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some weekend work for special events, projects, or snow removal.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.

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, drive, 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 and safely and efficiently use and maintain hand-powered tools and motorized equipment.
• Support park operations for permitted events of varying sizes.
• Perform turf maintenance, including laying sod, fertilizing, mowing, edging, and raking.
• Perform irrigation maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting, and use central control systems.
• Maintain ornamental and garden areas through planting, weeding, and minor pruning.
• Maintain and repair infrastructure such as fencing, asphalt, concrete, trails, and grades, including erosion control.
• Work alongside and learn from park maintenance generalists and specialists, including irrigation technicians, horticultural workers, and park horticulturists.
• Perform snow removal, including plowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B retirement plan.
• 140 hours of PTO 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed