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Job description
Salary: $15.16 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: S18131
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Briargate
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
*Open until filled.
SEASONAL - Parks Maintenance Worker SIMD (PT Maintenance Support)
About this Job: In this position, you will assist with the maintenance of medians, rights-of-way, and parks for either Briargate, Norwood, or Stetson Hills SIMD.
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: Normal hours worked will be Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Schedule may include some weekends and holidays.
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Approximate dates of employment will be May through September. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
As a Parks Maintenance Worker - SIMD, you will: Mow, trim, weed, aerate, seed, top dress, edge, and rake
Maintain and repair irrigation systems
Pick up trash
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment such as trucks, trailers, riding and push mowers, and tractors
Ability to safely operate hand tools
Minimum Qualifications Have landscape or facility maintenance experience
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with irrigation systems
Specialized training in landscaping or grounds maintenance
Additional Information
Physical Demands: The ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 60 pounds occasionally is also required.
Environmental Conditions: This position requires working outside in all weather conditions and along high traffic areas.
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.
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Do you have experience in landscape or facility maintenance? Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions? Yes
No
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Do you have experience working with irrigation systems? Yes
No
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Do you have specialized training in landscaping or grounds maintenance? Yes
No
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