Parks Field Technician - Seasonal

Added to system: 2/18/26 2:36 PMPay Range (MAX):24.00Pay Range (MIN):24.00Job Postings Closing Dates: A job posting may close before the listed deadline if the number of applications reaches the limit for that position. If the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected, the posting may remain open longer.Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.Application Notification: Please note that some communications from Talent Acquisition/ Human Resources department may be sent from noreply@services.cityofaspen.com.Enjoy Parks & Open Space Benefits:• End-of-season bonuses of $500 or $750, based on hours worked, and $750 bonuses for eligible employees who return for additional seasons• Seasonal employment with flexible work arrangements• Use of City-managed vehicles during the workday, as needed• Collaborative and supportive team-oriented workplace• Opportunities for field-based, outdoor work in a dynamic environment• Hands-on experience supporting natural resource management and environmental stewardship• Meaningful public service work benefiting the Aspen community• Strong emphasis on employee safety and training.The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Aspen is hiring for the following seasonal Parks and Open Space position:Job Title: Parks Field TechnicianDepartment: Parks and Open SpaceClassification: Non-exempt, seasonalSeason Dates: May 4, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026Pay Rate: $24.00/hourPosition summary: This seasonal role supports the Parks and Open Space Department by performing maintenance tasks such as caring for park assets (benches, trash receptacles, playgrounds), litter removal, and mowing turf. Additional responsibilities may include noxious weed management, pruning and planting of trees and shrubs, and operation of mowers, vehicles, and work carts. Employees may interact with the public and are expected to respond professionally, directing questions to crew leaders as needed.Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of Parks Field Supervisor.Essential Job Functions:Park Maintenance and Grounds• Performs restoration tasks, including seeding, planting, weeding, and controlling noxious vegetation.• Plants, trims, irrigates, and maintains trees, shrubs, and grasses.• Mows turf and performs general turf management.Facilities and Equipment• Assists with parks construction-related duties, including making repairs, improvements, and building park facilities and grounds structures.• Performs construction tasks associated with the development and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space facilities.• Completes maintenance and repairs of park facilities and assets.• Operates and maintains equipment and hand tools, including but not limited to landscape and construction tools, skid loaders, tractors, maintenance carts, and light trucks.City Organizational Values• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.• Other duties as assignedCore Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include the following knowledge, skills and abilities:• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.Minimum Requirements:Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Experience: No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. Interest in landscaping, natural resources, or environmental stewardship. Customer service, teamwork, or volunteer experience in outdoor or community settings is helpful but not required.Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Email), and have a basic understanding of online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.Position Type and Work Hours:• Seasonal: 40-hour work week: Four 10-hour workdays or five 8-hour workdays per week. Workdays typically begin at 6:00am• Season Start Date: May 4, 2026• Season End Date: November 1, 2026• Hours and days vary depending on depending on operational needs• Weekends and holidays may be requiredWork Environment:• Outdoors/Off-Site: Fieldwork throughout the City of Aspen, including parks, alleys, neighborhoods, and other City-managed properties; attendance at meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of City facilities. Position involves exposure to variable weather conditions in natural terrain.• Indoors: Occasional office work at City facilities for meetings, trainings, and administrative tasks.Physical Demands:Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.Carrying: Occasionally up to 50 lbs. such as signs, posts, interpretive displays, bags of native seed and fertilizer, plant materials, etc.Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or kneesLifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another.Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another. Physical activities include waking, hiking, and working in natural terrain under variable weather conditions.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.