Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

## Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation Apply:
Greater Denver Area:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 27, 2026 (2 days left to apply):
R0083256# About Our Job  With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.  

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What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date  ## Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to work on site at 678 South Jason, Denver, CO. This position’s work schedule will be Sunday 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March – November; and 6:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. in Off-Season (approximately December – February).  

## Who We Are & What You’ll DoDenver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled trades work for the construction, maintenance, and repair of City-wide athletic fields. This position supports the repairing and renovations of all athletic fields and sports complexes throughout Denver to provide safe playing surfaces for all users. This position will keep athletic fields in pristine condition to facilitate sports programming throughout Denver's communities and to ensure that athletes can compete on a safe and playable surface.  

The Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that athletic fields are in top quality condition, making competitive sports programming as well as casual enjoyment of these spaces possible.  DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:
* Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
* Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
* Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
* Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization  Specifically, as Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician you will:  
* Prepare the fields which will include dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases
* Perform field maintenance including filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary, and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety
* Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities
* Understand and follow verbal and written directions
* Be responsible for installing and weekly painting of athletic fields
* Ensure proper drainage or shoring up spots on the grass where there is uneven wear and tear
* Attention to detail and communication are responsibilities of this role
* Perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, and shoveling. Good physical fitness is important to completing these tasks…