SEASONAL - PT Maintenance Support - Garden of the Gods
Salary: $18.00 Hourly Location: Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: S18036 Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc Department: Garden of the Gods Opening Date: 02/10/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt
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Description / Position Overview
Garden of the Gods Park seeks highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to help protect, preserve and enhance the natural environment of the park. This position helps develop trail rehabilitation, construction, and erosion control projects by implementing master and management plans. Your responsibilities span maintenance operations, infrastructure support, and community engagement.
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: (4) 10 hour or (5) 8 hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Hours worked will be between 5 am and 5 pm. Employees will be expected to work mornings, occasional weekends and holidays. (Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department)
Work Location: Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). Approximate dates of employment will be mid-May through September (negotiable). Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
Open until filled.
As a Garden of the Gods Trail Technician, you will:
Implement trail rehabilitation, trail construction, erosion control, restoration and reclamation projects Perform maintenance tasks, including cleaning bathrooms, mowing, repairing fences, repairing parking lots and roads, pruning, painting, and removing trash and snow Help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and operational efficiency of the park Assist with mapping rogue trails, trail infrastructure, and unauthorized entry points; compile daily statistics and other routine documentation Work with and lead volunteer and community groups during volunteer workdays Support contractors with materials Operate work trucks, two-way radios Assist visitors by providing aid, answering questions, and informing park visitors of park rules and regulations Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally at all times with diverse park visitors and volunteers Ability to safely operate equipment such as trucks, snowplows, tractors, mowers, string trimmers and various hand and power tools Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems Knowledge of Trail maintenance and construction Knowledge of local environment (geology and ecology concepts), attractions and recreational opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges Possess or obtain within 30 days of hire - CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), BLS (basic life support), and Colorado Department of Transportation Flagger Certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Landscape, maintenance, or construction experience Experience using GPS units and software Experience with mechanized equipment, including mowers, tractors, snow plows, skid steers
Additional Information:
Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, and pollen This position requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally; sit, stand, run, or walk for prolonged periods; stoop, climb, and bend frequently; and hike up to six miles.
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The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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.
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