Senior Parks Operator

Senior Parks Operator

We are seeking a dedicated and customer‑service oriented individual to assist the Streets & Parks Manager and supervisors in maintaining the Town’s landscaped areas, sidewalks, roadways, paths, streetlights, athletic fields, and natural areas. This position has a significant focus on irrigation responsibilities including installation, repair, programming, and maintenance of irrigation systems.

• Maintain various types of landscapes, machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner, analyzing, repairing, and performing improvements to Town features.

• Share responsibility for pavement maintenance, snow & ice removal, and drainage maintenance.

• Keep record‑keeping duties including safety data sheet information, daily safety checks, cleaning logs, sledding hill maintenance log and mapping.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds maintenance or related construction field, including experience pertinent to the duties above. (May be waived for internal applicants.)
• Ability to complete pre‑employment background, motor vehicle record, and drug & alcohol screenings.

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Colorado CDL with Class B and Tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire.
• Valid DOT Physical Card within 30 days of hire.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas is highly preferred: heavy equipment, irrigation, athletic field preparation, turf maintenance, sub‑alpine horticulture, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, aesthetics, special event support, janitorial procedures, and all OSHA, CIRSA, and HAZMAT safety procedures.

$27.50 – $33.06 per hour; $57,200 – $68,764.80 if annualized.

Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as needed, up to 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required at management discretion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Breckenridge will provide a conditional job offer and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling orientation. Only candidates who successfully complete pre‑employment drug testing, medical testing, credit check, motor vehicle record, and background review will be hired.