Grounds & Snow Maintenance Technician

Job Number: 676 Salary: $23.73 - $35.61Department/Office: Facilities and Fleet Management Division: Facility OperationsLocation: 6984 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO, 80112Job Type: Hourly Full-Time Posting Date: 07/02/2026 Closing Date: 07/16/2026 The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB: The Grounds & Snow Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of assigned County properties and the repair and maintenance of associated equipment and systems. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work. Work is of a changing nature and initiative must be used to be able to handle different situations as necessary.DUTIES: Performs overall maintenance and upkeep of county lawns and plants, which includes but is not limited to; mowing, edging, watering of lawns and plants, planting, pruning, weeding and overall care of greenery. Maintains and cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. Sweeps/cleans walkways, stairs, garages, driveways as needed, utilizing brooms and various equipment. Identifies, recommends, and oversees alteration projects as it relates to County grounds. Maintains and repairs irrigation system and associated components such as but not limited to valves, backflow preventer, sprinkler heads, and time clocks. Maintain and identify deficiencies in parking lots such as potholes, cracks, surface decay and perform maintenance or oversee contractors if needed. May oversee and collaborate with contractors and vendors on various projects. Inspects grounds and lots, documenting and providing management with reports of conditions and recommendations for improvements. Performs snow and ice removal for assigned territory. Maintain records and reports on inventory, equipment and the status of current projects. Safely operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to County vehicles, mowers, blowers, string trimmers, sprayers, hand tools, power tools, and snowplows. Performs/assists with building maintenance and repairs as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Adaptable to change and support directives given by leadership. Ability to effectively communicate in English language, both verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with Commissioners, Directors, FFM Leadership, team members, tenants and vendors. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks as assigned. Knowledge and ability to follow safety rules, regulations and practices, including the ability to read at a standard high school level, enabling comprehension of warning labels and written instructions. Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment to include lawn mower, snow blower, grounds sweeper, and snowplows. Ability to apply pesticides/herbicides as part of an integrated management program. Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment common to grounds maintenance. Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED At least 1 year of relevant experience. Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered. Preferred Education and Experience: Training or certification in landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance or another related field. Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Certified Grounds Technician or Certified Native Plant Master. Ability to safely operate a truck and trailer combination. Pre-Employment Additional Requirements: Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check. Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment. Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check. Post-Employment Requirements: Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training. Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storms and other emergency events. Available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays and weekends. Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employees work indoors and out-of-doors, most of their time spent in the field, often in extreme weather conditions and over rough terrain. May occasionally be exposed to confine workspace or working at height. Possible exposure to dust, grease, chemicals, fumes, sharp objects, power tools, etc. Incumbent must be available for winter storm emergencies and available to work on an on-call on a rotation basis which requires evening, holidays and weekends. Workday may exceed 8 hours during winter storm or other emergencies. Work environment may be in extremely high security facilities in which there are occasional physical safety concerns (detention facility) and frequent exposure to highly emotional inmates, citizens or justice system participants. ALL FFM staff are considered “essential personnel” and may be required to report to on-site in the event of a weather event or emergency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 40 lbs. Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 40 lbs. Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions. Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment. Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment. Definitions: Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• * Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.
• * In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.