Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District Parks Maintenance Technician (I/II/III) Opening!

Job Title: Parks Maintenance Technician I, II, or III

Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Regular Full-Time

Department: Parks

Reports to: Parks Supervisor

Hiring Range:

• Tech I: $21.00 - $23.50/hour
• Tech II: $23.65 - $26.50/hour
• Tech III: $27.50 - $31.25/hour

(placement depends on experience, certifications, and qualifications)

Join Our Parks Team!

Are you interested in hands-on work that helps keep parks, open spaces, and athletic fields safe, clean, and well-maintained? Whether you are beginning your career in parks maintenance or bring prior experience, this position offers the opportunity to build your skills, earn certifications, and contribute to the care of Ken-Caryl Ranch’s outdoor spaces.

Why Join Us?

We offer a rewarding career with excellent benefits that support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Paid Time Off: 168 hours per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis
• Holiday Pay: 80 hours per year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to 24 hours per year
• Health Insurance: District covers 90% of Employee-only coverage and 75% of Family coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Free for employee-only coverage
• Retirement Match: Employee contributions up to 10% are matched at 100% by the District
• Additional options: 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program: Fully paid by the District
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free life coaching, therapy sessions, and support services
• Safety Boot Allowance: $200 annually
• Recreation Perks: Free access to pools, fitness center, and private trails for you and your family
• Employee Discounts: 20% off recreation programs and facility rentals
• Benefits are subject to change in accordance with District policy.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Parks Supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties to ensure District parks, athletic fields, trails, open spaces, playgrounds, facilities, and public amenities are safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include turf maintenance, athletic field preparation, park and facility maintenance, equipment operation, construction projects, and snow removal.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance of District parks, greenbelts, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, facilities, and public spaces.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices, games, and tournaments.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain playground equipment, park amenities, picnic shelters, fencing, benches, signs, bollards, trash receptacles, and other District infrastructure.
• Perform custodial duties including cleaning and maintaining public restrooms, shelters, pavilions, and other District facilities as assigned.
• Perform concrete removal and finishing, drainage, trail, fencing, playground, landscape, and construction improvement projects.
• Perform snow and ice removal from sidewalks, trails, parking lots, parks, and District facilities.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment including commercial mowers, tractors, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, trenchers, snowplows, bucket trucks, stump grinders, woodchippers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, and hand and power tools.
• Assist with special events, emergency response, and other departmental projects.
• Lead, train, and monitor seasonal staff in maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices (Technician II and III).
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and respond professionally to public inquiries.
• Consistently promote a positive, professional image of the district and always provides excellent customer service, while demonstrating the district’s core values of respect, accountability, integrity, continuous improvement, engagement, and relationship building.

General Requirements (All Levels)

• Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of hire. The minimum age requirement is based on the essential functions of the position and is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and insurance requirements, including those associated with the operation of vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and power tools.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Ability to work a 40-hour week, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift and move up to 50 pounds, and adapt to changing schedules.

Advancement between levels is based on demonstrated competencies, certifications, and organizational needs.

Technician I (Entry-Level)

• Entry-level position; six (6) months of parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of District parks and facilities within six (6) months of hire.
• Must obtain Flagger Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within one (1) year of hire.

Technician II (Mid-Level)

• Minimum of two (2) years of parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or related experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to independently perform the full range of parks maintenance duties within one (1) year.
• Must initiate a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must initiate a Colorado Certified Operator Pesticide Applicator License in Turf and Ornamentals within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Technician III (Advanced-Level)

• Two (2) years of experience as a KCRMD Parks Maintenance Technician II or four (4) years of equivalent parks maintenance experience, including two (2) years of snow removal experience.
• Advanced knowledge in at least three of the following areas: irrigation, mowing, turf, athletics, horticulture, or general maintenance.
• Must obtain Flagger Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must initiate a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must initiate a Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License in Turf and Ornamentals within one (1) year and complete within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Schedule (on-season) 4-day, 10-hour shifts

• Monday - Thursday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Rotating Saturday schedule with all staff members

Schedule (off-season)

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Winter: Snow removal schedules may require nights, weekends, and holidays

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in the field, including District parks, maintenance facilities, and outdoor recreation areas.
• Frequent exposure to varied weather conditions and hazardous conditions such as uneven terrain or moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequent physical activity including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain insurability through the District’s carrier by upholding an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain all certifications as outlined by Technician level.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you take pride in meaningful work that supports safe, welcoming, and well-maintained outdoor spaces for the Ken-Caryl Ranch community, we’d love to hear from you!

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The District reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary.

Employment with the District is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.