Description

Parks Technician I II III

SALARY  $24.27 - $33.26 Hourly
LOCATION  Parker, CO 80134
JOB TYPE  Full Time
JOB NUMBER  1567-26
DEPARTMENT  PARKS,RECREATION, OPEN SPACE & FORESTRY
DIVISION  PARKS
OPENING DATE  01/23/2026
CLOSING DATE  2/13/2026 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!

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Town’s parks, 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* 

 
Examples of Essential Duties
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. 

Ensures the Town’s parks, trails, medians, and building grounds are maintained in excellent condition.

Performs front line day to day labor services in the following areas: horticulture, turfgrass maintenance, general maintenance, athletic operations, mowing, irrigation maintenance, special events, and snow removal. 

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 related equipment which includes checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; maintaining tire pressure and general appearance; taking necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records. 

Performs all aspects of care of horticulture including care for annual, perennial, and other bed types, maintenance, design, plant ID, ordering, planting, and pesticide application.

Performs all aspects of care of turfgrass maintenance including aerating, fertilizing, topdressing, seed and sod, pesticide application, and mowing/trimming.   

Performs all aspects of general maintenance including trash cleanup, amenity care (ex. Benches, trash cans, art), installations, and general/light construction (ex. concrete, fence, and electrical). 

Performs all aspects of care for athletic fields to include daily field/arena prep, routine field maintenance, and maintenance of athletic related equipment.  

Performs all aspects of irrigation care to include design, installation, testing, startup and shut down, repair and maintenance programming, monitoring, and audits.  

Attends trainings as determined necessary to maintain certification, compliance, and competence.  

Adheres to and ensures compliance with all Town policies and procedures and all divisional rules and regulations.  

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Additional Information
Hiring Range (per hour)
Tech I:  $24.27-$28.52
Tech II: $26.21-$30.80
Tech III:  $27.72-$33.26

Full Range (per hour)
Tech I:  $24.27-$32.76
Tech II:  $26.21-$35.39
Tech III:  $27.72-$38.81

Hiring Timeline
Position Closes: 2/13/2025
Interviews: Week of 2/23/2026

Please note:  Spark/Video interviews will be sent out throughout the recruitment and prior to the close of the posting.  If invited for a video interview, the interview must be submitted to move forward in the process.  

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.

 
 
Employer  The Town of Parker
Address  20120 E Mainstreet

               Parker, Colorado, 80138
Phone  303-805-3329

Website  http://www.parkerco.gov

Requirements

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 the Parks 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 Parks Division’s technician series.  This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned.  Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience. 

This level prefers six (6) months of experience in parks maintenance or a closely related field. 

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Knowledge of park and trail system locations; fundamental and basic knowledge of and ability to perform park maintenance; effective communication.  

This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Flagger Certification, CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. 

Technician II:

This is a mid-level position within the Parks Division’s technician series.  This position is distinguished from Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned.  The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met. 

This level requires one (1) year of experience as a Parks Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker in parks maintenance operations. 

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire:  Moderate knowledge of and the ability to perform parks maintenance; ability to perform most daily tasks independently.  

This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within six (6) months of hire and obtained within one (1) year of hire:  Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and air brakes.   

This level requires the following certification to be initiated within twelve (12) months of hire and obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire: Certified Operator Colorado Pesticide Applicators License in Turf and Right of Way. 

Technician III:

This is an upper-level position within the Parks Division’s technician series.  This position is distinguished from the Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned.  The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met.   

This level requires two (2) years of experience as a Parks Technician II for the Town of Parker, or four (4) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker in parks maintenance operations supplemented by two (2) years of snow removal experience.  

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Advanced knowledge of and the ability to perform parks maintenance; competency within three of the following areas:  irrigation, mowing, turf, athletics, horticulture, or general maintenance. 

This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within twelve (12) months of hire and obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire:  Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator’s License in Turf and Right of Way, NIMS 100.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in municipal park maintenance operations. 
Knowledge of plant identification.
Knowledge of supplies and techniques used in  turf, horticulture, and irrigation.  
Knowledge of best practices, techniques, and safety utilized in park maintenance operations.  
Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
Ability to operate and maintain heavy landscape and construction equipment such as mowers, backhoes, tractors, compressors, and dump trucks. 
Ability to operate and maintain small/light equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, shop equipment, and power tools.   
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.  
Ability to coordinate activities and cooperatively work with Town Departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Ability to work irregular hours or on-call weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or during emergency situations related to maintenance; carries an emergency pager and responds to emergency calls as necessary as part of a rotation.   
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check. 

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform their essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.  
 

General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Heavy Physical Demands
This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance. 

Environment

Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in outdoor field settings but employees holding this position may work in varied indoor and outdoor locations. The noise level varies depending on activities or location. This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally involves work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, or precipitation. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, be required to work at heights of up to forty (40) feet, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, and handle potentially hazardous materials or biological substances.