Parks Worker

JOB LOCATION 13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331 Cit y  of Aurora ,  Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:   Integrity ,   Respect, Professionalism , and   Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Join Our Team! Are you ready to take your passion for the great outdoors and turn it into a vibrant career? The City of Aurora is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Parks Workers , where your daily office boasts open skies, sprawling green spaces, and the chance to make a tangible impact on our community. From grooming athletic fields for the big game to ensuring our local parks remain safe, beautiful, and welcoming, your work will directly shape the landscapes where memories are made. This isn't just a manual labor role—it's an opportunity to master commercial equipment, develop specialized agronomic skills, and even earn your Class B CDL through our comprehensive internal training academy. If you possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a dynamic team environment, and aren't afraid of a little heavy lifting or unpredictable weather, you will fit right in. Bring your energy, driving record, and enthusiasm to a team that values respect, professionalism, and the joy of creating beautiful public spaces. Apply today and help us keep our city thriving, one park at a time! The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour. to collect applications from candidates ** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for up to THREE vacant Parks Workers . Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. Applications will be reviewed twice weekly and this position may close without notice once a qualified candidate pool has been identified. **  The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions:  Background Check MVR  Drug Screening Position overview. The Parks Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of municipal park assets including parks, grounds, open space, right of ways, athletic fields, and commercial facilities including all associated facility structures and buildings. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance and/or operational activities in parks or in assigned areas of responsibility. Maintains grounds and facilities Performs parks and sports field maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, spraying, field preparation, landscaping, agronomic practices, and irrigation repair Performs routine custodial maintenance Assists the crew in maintaining safe parks, playgrounds, and playing surfaces Operates any minor repair of equipment infrastructure, tools, and/or related items Assists with landscape and maintenance duties including string trimming, edging, mowing, weeding beds, trash removal, planting of trees and shrubs, and pruning trees Assists with agronomic practices including aerating turf, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, and topdressing of turf Operates motorized vehicles and equipment Assists in field preparation including chalking lines, packing clay, washing infield lips, dragging fields, painting foul lines, and synthetic field maintenance Learns from and assists skilled workers in performing required activities. Assists work crews in the installation, repair, and maintenance of parks, irrigation lines, parks facilities, and other City facilities and structures Assists the Streets and Parks Department with snow removal. Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education:  High School Diploma or GED Experience:  12 months of manual labor experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience in landscape maintenance, park maintenance, irrigation, sports turf maintenance or ballfield maintenance Experience operating commercial equipment including tractors, mowers, seeders, aerators, and/or any other equipment for park maintenance Knowledge: Knowledge of laws and safety related to vehicle operation. Knowledge of park, open space, forestry, or horticulture maintenance safety procedures Knowledge of materials and equipment used in park, open space, forestry, or horticulture maintenance, including tractors, mowing equipment, edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, chippers, pesticide applicators, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, power drills and saws, aerators, hand tools, and snow removal equipment. Skills:                                                                      Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equip