Parks Maintenance Worker II

Salary : $51,292.77 - $58,986.68 Annually
Location : South Park Maintenance Shop - 9500 Riverdale Road Thornton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 07521
Department: Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts
Division: Conservation Trust
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.


What Success Looks Like In This Job


Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance activities that relate to the development and maintenance of the Adams County Parks & Open Space System.
Examples of Duties for Success

• Construct, maintain and repair County facilities within the Parks & Open Space System. Includes construction of concrete trails, soft-surface trails, shelters, kiosks, play equipment, picnic tables, culverts and other drainage structures, restroom enclosures, pedestrian bridges, a variety of fencing and railings, and other infrastructure of the Parks & Open Space System.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed to perform construction activities. Includes front-end loader, backhoe, tractors, skid-steer, tandem axle trucks, and trailers.
• Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical tools and equipment including power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance work.
• Perform minor plumbing repair work; repair sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Perform minor electrical work; repair switches, panels, wiring and related items; maintain lighting system in buildings and parking lots.
• Perform winterizing maintenance in facilities; remove snow from trails and parking lots as needed with snowplow trucks and small equipment.
• Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
• Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Remove graffiti along trails and in parks and open space.
• Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Methods, practices, and equipment used in general construction activities including a variety of basic building trades work.
• Basic tools and equipment used in maintenance, construction, and repair work.
• Knowledge of concrete replacement methods, materials, and specifications.
• Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
• Safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints relative to general construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor as required.
• Excellent customer service methods and practices.
• Basic computer skills, survey skills, and engineering techniques.
• Perform basic plumbing, welding, painting, glazing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience:
  • Two (2) years experience in general construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • Proficiency in various equipment and hand tool operation preferred.
  • Proficiency in concrete construction preferred.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Candidates must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License
  • Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.
  • Candidates selected for interviews will need to provide a current copy of their motor vehicle record. Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks.
  • Successful candidates must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and a criminal background check.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• This position requires frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• This position requires night shift work to support operations during the annual Adams County Fair and Rode

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.


Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess two (2) years experience in general construction, maintenance, and repair?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question