Ballfield Tec III

Maintenance Technician III – Ballfields
Department: Parks & Facilities Maintenance
Reports To: Parks and Facilities Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Salary)

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Parks and Facilities Superintendent, the Maintenance Technician III performs advanced skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of District parks, athletic fields, irrigation systems, grounds, buildings, and facilities.

The primary focus of this role is athletic field maintenance, ensuring baseball and softball complexes meet District standards for safety, playability, and visual appeal. While ballfield maintenance is the core assignment, the individual is expected to work independently across all District properties, provide technical guidance or training to seasonal staff, and adapt to shifting seasonal priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Athletic Field Maintenance: Prep, groom, repair, and line baseball and softball fields; maintain pitching mounds, home plate areas, and infield skin surfaces; manage specialized sports turf and athletic equipment.
2. Irrigation Operations: Troubleshoot, repair, and program commercial irrigation systems and central controls; monitor water-use efficiency, manage water loss, and ensure compliance with backflow and municipal water regulations.
3. Grounds & Turf Care: Perform advanced turf management, including mowing, fertilization, aeration, weeding, and landscape installations.
4. Facility & Building Maintenance: Execute skilled structural repairs involving basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical or HVAC maintenance across restrooms, shelters, and pavilions.
5. Equipment Operations: Safely operate and service heavy machinery, including  skidsteer, loaders, specialized field groomers, commercial mowers, and utility vehicles.
6. Project Coordination & Administration: Plan, prioritize, and track maintenance projects; utilize the digital work-order management system daily to log hours, materials, and safety inspections.
7. Leadership & Safety: Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to lower-level and seasonal staff; maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in sports turf management, park maintenance, commercial landscaping, or equivalent technical certifications.
3. Certifications: Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Specialized certifications (e.g., Certified Sports Field Manager, pesticide applicator license, or backflow tester certification) preferred.
4. Skills: Advanced knowledge of commercial irrigation systems, ballfield skin maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and general facility trades.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

1. Environment: Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind).
2. Heavy Physical Exertion: To include lifting up to 50 lbs routinely to move field materials, equipment or machinery and bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven or rough terrain for extended periods to navigate outfields, parks and job sites safely.
3. Schedule: Full-time. Requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and rotating weekends to support tournament schedules, rentals, or inclement weather/snow removal.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position.  This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.  Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Benefits Summary

Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 216 hours annually, accrued at 8.31 hours per pay period, for use toward vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Accrues at 3 hours per pay period, up to a maximum of 480 hours, for use during qualifying FMLA leave.

Medical, Dental & Vision

• The District pays 100% of monthly medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents, representing an annual employer-paid value of approximately $9,600–$23,000, depending on coverage level.
• Medical coverage is available through UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente, with $0 deductible plan options.
• Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental, and vision coverage through VSP.
• Benefits are effective the first of the month following completion of the 30-day waiting period.
• An alternative reimbursement option may be available for employees who maintain eligible medical coverage through a spouse's plan.

Retirement

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: The District provides a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 6% following six months of employment, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

District-Paid & Voluntary Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (LTD): District-paid coverage providing partial income replacement for qualifying medical leaves.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): District-paid coverage equal to the employee's annual salary.
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Employees may elect additional coverage of up to $150,000 without a medical examination during new-hire enrollment, with additional coverage options available for eligible spouses and dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings option for eligible healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Recreation & Facility Benefits

• Employees and eligible dependents receive free or discounted access to a variety of District facilities, programs, and attractions, including Water World, Hyland Hills Golf Course, Adventure Golf & Raceway, and the Ice Centre.

Salary : $55,350 - $80,300