Parks Technician (Athletic Field Maintenance)

City of Aurora · Sports Park · $21.32–$26.65/hr (stated in the posting)

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JOB LOCATION

18601 E Sports Park Dr Aurora, Colorado 80011-5101

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?

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.   

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, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

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The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  


Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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