Open Space Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Part-time Athletics and Weekend Operations Staff perform a variety of entry-level athletic field maintenance activities including mowing operations, irrigation repairs, safety and cleanliness inspections, minor construction work, trash and vandalism and graffiti removal, weekend tournament and special event support, and other athletic facility related maintenance activities.  

This position may also occasionally support other work groups within the Parks and Open Space Division including work in Parks Maintenance, Open Space and Trails, and/or Forestry and Horticulture. 

Anticipated Work Schedule: Part-time staff may work up to 40+ hours per week and must be available a minimum of 16 hours per week.   

• We are currently looking to fill this shift:  

  • Th-Sun 6:30am-5pm

• Flexible scheduling options may be accommodated based on work group needs.  

Employees in this classification are limited to 1,560 hours per year with no termination date. 

Accommodations  

To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here. 

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. 

• Maintaining athletic fields including infield skin work, clay, field prep, and painting athletic surfaces.  
• Supporting weekend tournaments and special events by preparing for and/or staffing weekend events. 
• Turf grass mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, topdressing, and weed control. 
• Turf maintenance, playground maintenance, hardscape maintenance, and irrigation repairs. 
• Collecting trash and removing vandalism and graffiti.  
• Performing a variety of heavy laboring activities utilizing pickup trucks, trailers, tractors, riding and walk behind mowers, edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and various hand tools and other power maintenance equipment.  
• Installing and maintaining concrete work, signage, fences, courts, benches, grills, tables and other park amenities. 
• Performing snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment, or heavy equipment as assigned. 

• Cleaning and organization of shop area. 
• Arboriculture and horticulture assignments including planting and transplanting of plants, site preparation, installation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching.  
• Open space and trails maintenance including mowing and trimming, trash collection, fence installation and other related light construction activities. 
• Park maintenance and other related assignments.  
• Applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines; maintaining usage records. 
• Performing other appropriate duties as assigned. 

• Safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment. 
• Following all safety protocols for working in traffic and congested areas. 
• Working in ditches and confined spaces and all other work environments.   

• Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week. 
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.  
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings as assigned. 

•  Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required. 

A combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Background checks to include: 

• National and County Criminal Scan 
• Sex-Offender Registry check 
• Motor Vehicle Report through DMV 

All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits: 

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center 
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year) 
• Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado 

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits: 

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans 
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans 
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub 
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes 

EEOC: 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.