Park Services Specialist
Park Services Specialist
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Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
09/30/25Division:
Open Space DivisionManagement Level:
Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
The Park Service Specialist is responsible for providing a wide variety of semi-skilled labor to support janitorial dutiesoperating trucks heavy equipment like skid steers backhoes and trailering of equipment power & hand tools to perform maintenance restoration and development ofsigns fences entry roads and parking lots picnic areas campgroundspublic restroomsand other park amenities. Responsible for vandalism & graffiti mitigation on Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) parks. Provide training and oversight of seasonal technicians perform park inspections snow removal and public interaction as the first point of contact. Presents ideas information recommendations and solutions to assist supervisors in the final decision making for park maintenance issues.
SCHEDULE:
This position has a 4-day work week 10-hour days (7:00am 5:30pm) Sunday Wednesday and (7:00 am 5:30 pm) Wednesday Saturday.
Must have flexibility to work weekends and holidays. The job involves traveling from site to site as needed.
COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $25.00 $27.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.
BENEFITS:
Please note that this is a full-time benefited position. Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules uniform allowance and more. For more information click here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Park Services Specialist will beresponsible for:
- Routine trailhead services to include general building and facility janitorial and maintenance duties.
- Maintenance and up-keep of campground facilities and landscaped areas.
- Routine maintenance of parking lot and roadway surface areas signage and stormwater management devices.
- Responding to vandalism and graffiti mitigation.
- Performs snow removal activities utilizing hand shovels vehicle-mounted plows and heavy equipment.
- Ensure the proficient and safe operation of all vehicles equipment stationary and hand-held power tools.
- Interacting with the public to represent the County and Open Space when in the field.
- Inspecting Park properties and amenities.
- Ranch style fence and gate repairs maintenance and construction.
- Works with volunteer groups.
- Work often involves working in and adapting to hazardous or inclement weather conditions. Work often occurs on weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to clickapply for that reason we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of work-related experience in maintenance operations or a related field.
- High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.
- Must have current CPR certification or be able to obtain CPR certification within 6 months of date of hire.
- Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:
- Prior janitorial and building maintenance.
- Herbicide applicators licensing or willingness to obtain.
- CDL Class A or B licensing.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
- Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.
- In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or
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Category:
Maintenance & TradesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
