Parks Maintenance Technician I

Only 1 Position Available for: Tech I, II, or III Applications accepted through 08/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain time. Interviews will be conducted during the week of 08/31/2026 through 09/04/2026 Hiring Range: $23.28 - $27.94 hourly Salary Range: $23.28 - $30.27 hourly Summary The Parks Maintenance Technician I assists with a variety of entry-level to semi-skilled duties in the areas of general maintenance, landscaping, construction, and equipment operation in the Towns parks, trails, athletic fields, municipal building and grounds, rights-of-way, streets, landscaped areas, urban forest, and open space. This position is an entry-level role for the department and reports directly to the Parks Foreman. This position requires general proficiency in all areas of landscape, horticulture, arboriculture, and forestry, and will be cross-trained in all aspects of Parks Maintenance. Click the links to view the Town of FirestoneEmployee Benefits GuideandEmployee Premium Guide. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time. Assists with a variety of routine maintenance and construction activities including turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, playground maintenance, trails maintenance, hardscape maintenance, general forestry, open space, and horticultural assignmentsOperates and maintains a variety of equipment, such as; mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers, sprayers, trucks, trailers, wood chippers, chain saws, power tools, and various hand toolsMay be required to make minor repairs or adjustments and perform preventative maintenance on equipment or provide a reasonable possible solutionAssists with inspection of playgrounds, park amenities, construction activities, and athletic fields for safety and compliance with Town standards and assists with ADA site assessments and records dataMows, weeds, trims, and renovates grassy areasMaintains planting beds in Town parks, along trails, and on municipal groundsPlants, prunes, maintains and removes landscaped trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowersCleans trash from the Towns parks, trails, municipal grounds, rights-of-way, and open space and maintains trash receptacles; stocks and maintains doggie bag dispensersCleans, stocks, and maintains the restrooms and shelters within the Towns parksAssists with maintenance of trails and open space, including; identifying and correcting safety hazards, mowing, mulching, constructing and maintaining facilities, benches, underpasses, signs, kiosks, fences, and landscaped features, grading crusher fine trailsApplies herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines, maintains usage records according to the CO Department of Agriculture standardsAssists with the installation and repair of park equipment and facilities, such as; playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, pavilions, restrooms, and other fixtures or facilitiesPerforms a variety of duties that require the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Performs routine pre/post-use safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of such activitiesClears snow, leaves, and debris on trails, right-of-ways, sidewalks, parking lots, and municipal grounds using hand tools and small engine machineryAssists with various Town events and festival set-up and tear-down activitiesFacilitates good communication with other Town staff and the public, which may include sharing information and receiving feedback, listening to and respecting input, participating in workgroup conversations, and directly and respectfully dealing with issues that ariseActively promotes a culture of safety by observing and following all Town and Department safety procedures, regulations, and policies and assists in ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnessesResponds to customer inquiries and complaints as instructed by the Parks ForemanMay work in confined spaces that require ventilation to protect against potential noxious gases and fumesResponsible for entering and completing work orders in the iWorq work order systemMay be required to work overtime, be on-call and/or work a varying schedule including weekends and during emergency situationsParticipates in ongoing training for personal and professional development Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: Ability to use or learn to use hand tools and light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, bobcats, snow plows, trailers, loaders, small to large walk-behind and riding mowers, sprayers, compressors and tractors with implementsKnowledge of proper safety protocols when working with all equipment and heavy machineryKnowledge of all parks, trails systems, and open space within Firestone within the first 90 days of employmentAbility to independently perform all of the essential duties of this position within the first 90 days of employmentAbility to troubleshoot mechanical problems or provide a reasonable possible solutionAbility to remove snow and ice on Town-owned sidewalks, facility parking lots, park parking lots, and trailsAbility to pay attention to detail and to recognize, report, and correct problems in parks and open space (broken sprinkler heads, playground equipment, etc.)Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, maps, and drawings and perform common mathematical operationsStrong problem-solving skills that include the ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues and recognize when to escalateAbility to use standard office equipment, computers, tablets, and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS mapping, and databasesAbility to complete daily operations in a competent and safe manner, and perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with supervisors, other Town staff, and the general publicAbility to keep workplace clean and organized, equipment clean and serviced, and take care of Town-owned assets appropriatelyAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both in verbal and written formAbility to work both collaboratively and independentlyAbility to achieve goals and handle assignments with efficiency and personal accountability Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is requiredAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in parks maintenance, landscape, or construction or related experience preferred Licenses/Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver license and a safe driving record throughout employment; Class B CDL license is preferredMust obtain within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment a Pesticide Technician certificationMust possess or be able to obtain a Flagger certification within three (3) months of employmentMust possess or be able to obtain a Confined Space certification within three (3) months of employment Physical Activities: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions.Work is performed year-round with regular exposure to any of the following: loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with times of increased noise. Body Movement: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb, crawl and balance.The employee must be physically able to operate various motor vehicles. An employee is required to be available and on-call at various hours. Employees must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Vision: Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision. Hearing: Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood;be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations. At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance.Our benefit package includes: Medical You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cignas Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) planDental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta DentalVision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP Employer-paid supplemental benefits include: Group Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance PlanPaid Time OffExtended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hoursFourteen (14) Paid HolidaysSixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer LeaveHSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHPEmployee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annuallyMembership to Carbon Valley Recreation CenterTraining and development for Certification and Licensure programsNational and/or Statewide Association Affiliation feesProfessional Retirement Assessment AssistanceFlu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include: Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)Verizon discount program In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Towns practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department. The Town of Firestones Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.