Seasonal Parks Technician Job at Douglas County in Highlands Ranch

Seasonal Parks Technician

Employment Type: 4 - Seasonal
Pay Range: $19.00 - 22.00
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

This is work performing routine and semi-skilled duties in customer service, maintenance, repair, and construction of properties managed and operated by the Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds, including the Reuter-Hess property. This position is part of the career path in the Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds.

This temporary position is expected to run from September to December but can be adjusted, depending upon the workload needs and budget of our department.

Generally, the hiring rate is $19 per hour. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary. Returning seasonal may receive a higher compensation.

As a temporary position, no benefits are available.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides general clean up and maintenance.
• Turf maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, and weed management.
• Performs routine maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Works closely with staff on irrigation systems performing installation and programming.
• Preparation of athletic fields, including baseball, softball, soccer, football, and lacrosse.
• Performs general trail maintenance.
• Performs customer service functions such as checking in reservations and inspecting watercraft for aquatic nuisance species.
• Educates visitors about the rules and regulations and may occasionally assist the Park Ranger with enforcement.
• Seasonally clear snow with shovels and equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous labor for the entirety of the assigned shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• At minimum, must be enrolled in high school or a GED program. High school diploma preferred.
• Requires some maintenance or construction experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Driver’s License is preferred upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record may be required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Closing Date: 9/19/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.