What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Technician I or II (Dependent on Qualifications) position at Town of Erie?
The Town of Erie’s Parks Division is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our Parks and Open Space team as our Parks Maintenance Technician I or II!
Reporting to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the operation and maintenance of Town parks, athletic facilities, irrigation systems, landscaped areas, and buildings/grounds. This includes turf and athletic field, playground, trails, hardscape, and irrigation maintenance and may include horticulture assignments and general maintenance tasks.
- Our level I position is entry-level, and we are looking for people who are interested in learning new skills and open to new opportunities! No experience? No problem! We offer hands-on training to help you develop the skills you need to succeed and advance in your career.
- If you are a more experienced professional, we still highly encourage you to apply, as we have the ability to hire a level II, based on your qualifications.
- Please review our minimum qualifications below to see where you can be placed.
Hourly Pay Rate by Level
Parks Maintenance Technician I
Hiring Range: $23.15/hr - $26.73/hr
Full Range: $23.15/hr - $30.32/hr
Parks Maintenance Technician II
Hiring Range: $26.75/hr - $30.89/hr
Full Range: $26.75/hr - $35.04/hr
Posting Dates: 4/3/26 –4/19/2026
**All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes.
Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.
To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here.
Supervision Exercised:
- This role will supervise part-time employees, volunteers, and/or youth corps.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and duties vary depending on the level of the position. The level of aid, assistance, or support required may differ based on the role you are hired for. Below is a general overview of responsibilities, which may be tailored according to the specific level.
Operational Duties
- Perform cultural practices to maintain healthy turf, encompassing tasks such as mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, topdressing, and weed control.
- Execute comprehensive maintenance tasks for irrigation systems, encompassing preventive maintenance, controller programming, thorough coverage checks, head replacements, break repairs, system startups, and blowouts.
- Apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines; maintain usage records
- Install and maintains concrete work, signage, fences, courts, benches, grills, tables, and other park amenities
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of playgrounds, splash pads, and park amenities to ensure safety and compliance with park standards.
- Perform snow removal activities by hand, small equipment, and/or heavy equipment as assigned
- Remove vandalism and graffiti
- Collect trash
- May assist in arboricultural, horticultural, and open space operations
- Operate pickup trucks, trailers, tractors, riding and walk behind mowers, edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and various hand tools and other power maintenance equipment
- Maintain a safe working environment to include safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment; follow all safety protocols for working in traffic and congested areas, working in ditches and confined spaces and all other work environments
Administrative Duties
- Perform data entry and prepare necessary records and reports including maintenance logs, work orders, safety inspections and ADA compliance records
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
- Prepare necessary records and reports
Supervision Duties
- Supervise part-time employees, volunteers, and youth corps in the performance of maintenance tasks
- Provide instructions to volunteers as needed
- Create and promote positive working relationships and an inclusive environment amongst staff, volunteers and participants. Facilitate conflict resolution strategies as needed
Town Wide Expectations/Duties
- Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach and high ethical standards
- Interpret, communicate and enforce all Department, Town, County, State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
- Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner
- Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission
Other/Miscellaneous
- May assist with related special events to include ordering materials and setting up equipment
- Assist in the cleaning and organization of shop area
- Respond to emergency situations, administer first aid, CPR and other medical attention as needed
- Communicate the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values to staff, volunteers and key stakeholders
- Serve on Department or Town committees
- Perform related work as required and assigned
Education
Experience
Required Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
Preferred Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
Parks Maintenance Technician I
A High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
One (1) year of athletics, parks, grounds, turf, or landscape maintenance, laboring, horticultural, arboricultural, equipment operations or other construction experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of hire
Parks Maintenance Technician II
A High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Three (3) years of athletics, parks, grounds, turf, or landscape maintenance, laboring, horticultural, arboricultural, equipment operations or other construction experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of hire
- Pesticide Applicators License.
- Minimum of one industry recognized certification relevant to assigned work group such as: Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA), National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA), Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), or similar organization
Pre-employment screenings include:
- Interview Process
- Reference checks
- Background checks include:
- National and County Criminal Scan
- Sex-Offender Registry check
- Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
Town of Erie Benefits:
The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.
Designated full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
- 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
- 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
- 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
- Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
- Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment
- 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
- Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
- Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
- Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
- Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!
EEOC Statement:
The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
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