Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker - Denver Parks and ...

About Our JobWith 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.What We OfferThis is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The starting pay for this position $19.59/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.LocationThese positions will support parks within Denver's Parks Maintenance Districts and will report to one of the maintenance shops in Denver See the district map here.What You'll DoSeasonal Parks Maintenance Workers play an important role in maintaining Denver's extensive system of urban parks that are essential to the community's well-being. These individuals learn and practice a wide variety of general maintenance and landscaping skills - providing them with a strong foundation to make upward moves within the Parks and Recreation Department. Skills to be developed and utilized in these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:Work outdoors in parks using and maintaining various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient mannerLandscape maintenance duties such as:Turf maintenance (e.g., laying sod, fertilizing, mowing, edging, raking)Irrigation (minor maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and use of central control systems)Ornamental/garden maintenance (planting, weeding, minor pruning)Infrastructure maintenance and repair such as fencing, asphalt, concrete, trails work, grade work/erosion controlInteract with and learn alongside more seasoned park maintenance generalists and/or specialists such as Irrigation Technicians, Horticultural Workers, Park Horticulturists, and other experts in unique green industry fields and skilled trades workSnow removal operations such as plowing, shoveling, and de-icingVarious related duties as needed such as trash collection, bathroom maintenance and cleaning, vandalism repair/graffiti removalSome positions may operate a Broyhill trash truck as part of an automated trash collection programWhat You'll BringWe are seeking reliable and driven individuals who are looking to grow and develop a well-rounded skill set in park maintenance. Our ideal candidates will enjoy working outside, be adept with safety considerations, and are eager to learn a variety of functions. Additionally, our ideal candidates will have:Parks maintenance experienceProficiency with various hand-powered tools and motorized equipmentRequired Minimum QualificationsWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualification:Education: NoneExperience: NoneLicensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentApplication DeadlineApplications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCJ2083 Utility Worker ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeOncallPosition Salary Range$19.59 - $29.39Target Pay$19.59/hourAgencyParks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@ with three business days' notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

Created: 2025-09-27