Utility Worker II - Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Denver Parks and Recreation is hiring a Utility Worker II to support Park Operations in the Southwest district. This full-time, benefitted position performs a wide variety of general park maintenance duties and lead work over less experienced workers. The role offers opportunities to contribute to special projects, coordinate volunteer projects and public events, and maintain park complexes and high-visibility parks. The position works outdoors in parks, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some weekends required for special events, projects, or snow removal. The starting pay range is $22.53–$28.17 per hour. The City and County of Denver offers full-time employees benefits including a life-long monthly pension after vesting following five years of service, a 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday and one volunteer day per year, and medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
Requirements
- One year of experience performing unskilled labor work; additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
- A valid driver's license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
- Ability to obtain proficiency in, demonstrate, and train others on best practices in various parks maintenance skills.
Nice To Haves
- A well-rounded variety of parks maintenance experience.
- Knowledge and experience in parks work, safety considerations, relationship-building, and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Work outdoors in parks, using and maintaining hand-powered tools and motorized equipment safely and efficiently, and demonstrate their proper use as needed.
- Support district park operations and special projects or events, including permitted park events, renovation projects, and volunteer coordination.
- Perform landscape maintenance, including turf work such as laying sod, fertilizing, mowing, edging, and raking; minor irrigation maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and operation of central control systems; and ornamental and garden maintenance such as planting, weeding, and minor pruning.
- Maintain and repair infrastructure, including fencing, asphalt, concrete, trails, grading, and erosion control.
- Exercise leadership over less experienced parks workers, model proper work skills, and train and support worker development and orientation.
- Collaborate with park maintenance generalists and specialists, including irrigation maintenance technicians, horticultural workers, park horticulturists, and other green-industry and skilled-trades experts.
- Perform snow removal, including plowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
- Perform related duties as needed, including trash collection, bathroom maintenance and cleaning, and vandalism repair or graffiti removal.
Benefits
- Life-long 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
