Parks Technician; Athletic Field Maintenance

## Parks Technician (Athletic Field Maintenance)
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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR108414
** JOB LOCATION
** 18601 E Sports Park Dr Aurora, Colorado
** City of Aurora, Colorado
** It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
** Integrity**,
** Respect, Professionalism**, and
** Customer Service**, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Joining the City of Aurora as a Parks Technician means trading a stuffy cubicle for the great outdoors and a meaningful connection to the community. This role primarily supports Athletic Fields, making it a dream job for someone with a true passion for professional-grade ballfield maintenance. Skilled manual work, irrigation repair, and turf management keep these premier athletic fields in championship condition year-round.

Ideal candidates bring technical aptitude and a genuine desire to maintain municipal assets that every resident can enjoy. Expect a fast-paced environment where the office view changes daily, and the occasional rogue sprinkler head provides a refreshing surprise. Professionalism and a positive attitude are essential for those ready to build a career where the grass is genuinely greener on our side.

The hiring range for this role is $21.32 - $26.65/hour.
* Salary to be commensurate with experience.
* * Applications will be reviewed twice weekly; this posting will be open until filled. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
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* Position overview:

** The
** Parks Technician
** performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of municipal park assets including parks, grounds, open space, right of ways, athletic fields, and commercial facilities including all associated facility structures and buildings.  
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance and operation of public grounds and facilities. Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials/equipment needed for the accomplishment of assigned Parks Operation tasks.
* Demonstrates basic leadership skills by making proper field decisions and taking responsibility to ensure positive results
* Efficient in pesticide and fertilizer application while maintaining proper safety practices
* Conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, vehicles, and parks assets
* Determines and obtains appropriate equipment and materials for specific tasks
* Coordinates, trains, and monitors park employees while ensuring proper safety practices
* Performs mowing, trimming, and turf maintenance tasks as needed
* Operates and adjusts a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
* Conducts preventative maintenance and assists in construction of grounds, facilities, and athletic fields
* Assists in performing weed control using mechanical methods and/or by applying herbicides
* Performs snow removal and sanding according to city standards and schedules; manages and maintains record-keeping system
* Assists in irrigation installation, inspection, renovation, repair, and maintenance
* Addresses complaints and concerns from citizens while in the field
* Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,…