Forestry and Space Technician II III

Overview

Forestry and Open Space Technician I II III

SALARY $24.27 - $33.26 Hourly

LOCATION Parker, CO 80134

JOB TYPE Full Time

JOB NUMBER 1569-26

DEPARTMENT PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE & FORESTRY
DIVISION FORESTRY

OPENING DATE 02/04/2026

CLOSING DATE 2/27/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

Job Summary

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact?

At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.

Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you’re here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.

We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.

We’d be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team!

Position Description

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Town’s urban forest, open space, trails, medians, and building grounds.

This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies

• Ensures the Town’s urban forest, open space, and trails are maintained in excellent condition.
• Participates in a rotation program through multiple properties, ensuring skill development and effective/efficient coverage.
• Participates in snow removal of town parking lots, trails, sidewalks, residential streets, and other areas as assigned; participates in the setup, teardown, and cleanup of special events.
• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment which includes checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; maintains tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
• Performs all aspects of care of urban forestry maintenance including trees and shrubs, removal, design, identification, ordering, planting, and pesticide application.
• Performs all aspects of care of open space maintenance including trash cleanup, mowing, vegetation and weed control, general/light construction (i.e., fencing), pest control, erosion control, and pesticide application.
• Performs all aspects of trail care including trash cleanup, mowing, vegetation and weed control, pest control, trimming, sweeping, amenity installation, and pesticide application.
• Adheres to and ensures compliance with all Town policies and procedures and all divisional rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Technician I/II/III

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employees within Forestry and Open Space Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

• Technician I: This is an entry-level position within the Forestry and Open Space Division’s…