Park Maintenance Technician

Parks Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)Department: Public Works & UtilitiesFLSA Status: Non-exemptDivision: ParksReports To: Parks SuperintendentClassification: SeasonalRequisition: 1678Salary Range: $16.00-$22.40/hourOpening Date: Monday, February 23, 2026Closing Date: Open Until FilledSummary: The Parks Maintenance Technician (Seasonal) performs various non-skilled manual labor tasks related to maintenance, cleaning, repair, and construction of the park system, cemetery, athletic fields, and various facilities to help ensure safe, clean, well-maintained grounds and facilities at assigned locations.Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEmployee possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all essential duties of the job safely and satisfactorily including, but not limited to municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service, detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-orientation, research and analyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our "EDGE" core values. Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language both orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails. To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, it is the expectation of all employees to be punctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to city policy. Directs complex problems to supervisor.Mows, trims, weeds, and string trims parks, open spaces, medians, and streetscapes.Cleans and maintains park bathrooms, facilities, parks, open spaces, medians, irrigation ponds, athletic fields, cemetery grounds, and trails.May assist with snow removal operations.Performs typical parks/landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, weeding, pruning, trimming, cleanups, planting, grubbing, fertilizing, spraying (pesticides), irrigation maintenance, landscape construction, trash pickup, pet station cleanup, graffiti removal, cemetery cleanups and burials, bathroom janitorial maintenance, watering, fencing, snow plowing, edging and more.May assist with athletic field maintenance and marking.Emergency response as needed.Operates vehicles used in parks construction and maintenance light dump trucks, tractors, mowers, aerators, sprayers, pickups, trailers, snowplows, chippers, and others.Operates power tools including chain saws, string trimmers, demo saws, bush cutters, jackhammers, tampers, concrete saws, pressure washers, blowers, and more.Performs basic mower maintenance such as blade sharpening.Cleans and maintains city equipment and vehicles.Uses hand tools including shovels, sledgehammers, tamps, wheelbarrows, rakes, and more.May be assigned to special events such as Heritage Day and trash cleanups.May apply herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and brush along streets, right-of-way, medians, parks, open spaces, streetscapes and more. Maintains usage records. Follows all applicable laws and uses required PPE.Performs periodic weekend, evening, and holiday work when necessary.Assists any other city departments as needed.Prioritizes personal and team safety at all times while at work.Ability to maintain all work areas and tools in a clean and safe condition.May enter confined spaces utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), related safety equipment and entry permits.As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community; therefore, will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.Education, Experience, and LicensureRequired: High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must be 18 years of age or older. Valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish. 1 year of parks related experience. Experience in public/municipal sector.Physical and Working Environment*The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to exercise mental and visual concentration, listen, talk, stand, reach, twist, demonstrate manual dexterity, walk on level, uneven and slippery terrain, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, balance, crouch, crawl, grasp, pinch, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The employee will need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 85 pounds on an occasional basis and 20 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee will need to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, use power equipment/tools that produce vibration and noise, and work in work zones with moderate to heavy traffic. The employee regularly works in all outside weather conditions near moving equipment in areas with elevated noise levels and where chemicals may be utilized.Our Mission: To deliver sustainable, citizen driven services for the health, safety, and welfare of the community.Our Values: Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage.This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions expected of an employee and subject to change at any time. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.The City of Evans conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. A positive drug screen test for marijuana will disqualify a candidate from being considered for employment, regardless of whether the use is recreational or medical (red card).Apply online at City of Evans, Human Resources, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER