Maintenance Technician II - Southeast Parks Maintenance

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.78–$26.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class B License, Compensation and Benefits, Driver's License, Electricity, Financial Control, Forestry, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Property Maintenance, Recreation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Sales, Secondary School, Sports, Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Tuition Fees, Water Resource Management
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
2 days ago

Maintenance Technician II - Southeast Parks Maintenance

Salary

$21.78 - $26.14 Hourly

Location

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18251

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

CTF Northwest District

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Maintenance Technician II - Southeast Parks Maintenance

About the Job: In this position, you will perform a variety of landscape duties parks, medians, and green spaces. In this position, you will also perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks encompassing the repair and management of commercial irrigation systems, turf/grass management, athletic field maintenance, and shrub bed maintenance. You will also lead the work of staff responsible for providing maintenance and repair services.

Work Schedule: This position has typical work hours 6:00am - 2:30pm and may require work on weekends or holidays based on operational needs.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

For more information on our growth opportunities, please look at the 2026 City of Colorado Springs Salary Schedule

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Interpret irrigation system data to determine adjustments to watering schedules; manage annual water allotments
  • Maintain the irrigation system controller, valves, lines, heads, and other system infrastructure, including performing system winterization and spring startup
  • Diagnose and respond to turf and landscape plant problems
  • Seed, top dress, and aerate; maintain landscape beds and plant material, including properly applying appropriate herbicides
  • Pick up trash; clean and maintain restrooms; maintain building facilities and paint
  • Sports field installation and maintenance
  • Remove snow using an ATV and/or other snow removal equipment
  • Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on small to medium-size landscape equipment such as various walk-behind equipment, edgers, and snowplows
  • Regularly inspect grounds, facilities, and playgrounds to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and report issues to supervisor
  • Review the work of contractors; direct the work of hourly/seasonal employees
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

  • Park Elements
  • Woody, perennial, and annual plant material

Ability to:

  • Safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, machinery, and assigned vehicles and trailers
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to issues
  • Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
  • Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
  • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

  • Supervisory or lead work experience within the landscape maintenance industry
  • Experience developing or executing a full landscape maintenance package with emphasis on irrigation and shrub bed maintenance.
  • Forestry and tree management experience
  • Possess the following certifications or license:
  • Colorado Class B Commercial Drivers license
  • ALCC (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) irrigators
  • ALCC Landscape Technician
  • CPSI Certification (Certified Playground Safety Inspector with the National Recreation and Park Association),
  • Confined Space Entry, and/or Backflow Testers certifications
  • NACP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
  • LICT (Landscape Industry Certified Technician)

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally; and operate assigned vehicles and equipment is also required

Environmental Conditions:

Primary Work Environment -Outdoors along roadways and high traffic areas

Extreme Temperature - Seasonally

Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally

Respiratory Hazards - Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, gases, herbicides, and pesticides

Noise and Vibrations -Several times per week

Physical Hazards - Daily

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Occasionally

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

  • Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

  • Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

  • Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

  • We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

  • Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  • Less than high school
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

  • Less than one year
  • One or more years
  • Two or more years
  • Three or more years
  • Four or more years
  • Five or more years
  • Six or more years
  • Seven or more years
  • Eight or more years
  • Nine or more years
  • Ten or more years

03

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

04

Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have any of the following experiences? Select N/A if not applicable.

  • Supervisory or lead work experience
  • Experience developing or executing a full landscape maintenance package with emphasis on irrigation and shrub bed maintenance
  • Forestry and tree management experience
  • N/A

06

Do you possess any of the licenses or certifications listed below? Check all that apply

  • Colorado Class B Commercial Drivers license
  • ALCC (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado) lrrigators
  • ALCC Landscape Technician
  • CPSI Certification (Certified Playground Safety Inspector with the National Recreation and Park Association)
  • Confined Space Entry, and/or Backflow Testers certifications
  • NACP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
  • LICT (Landscape Industry Certified Technician) certifications
  • None

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov

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