About this Opportunity!
Lead Maintenance Specialist - Natural Open Spaces
(Full Time, Non-Exempt)
Application Closing Deadline: For best consideration, please submit
your application materials by 4:00 p.m. May 4, 2026
Hiring Range $46,184 - $53,183 annually based on
qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Natural Open Space Supervisor, this
position is responsible for accomplishing the various skilled tasks
that are associated with the natural open space areas within the
District. This position is required to work weekends, evenings and
holidays as well as work shifts different from other work groups.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for the supervision and direction of up to four full
time staff members in the absence of the Supervisor and the
supervision and direction of seasonal employees, volunteers and
community service workers. This includes assisting with the training
and orientation of these employees or volunteers.
- Ensure the safety of District trail users and patrons that use
District facilities and keep District liability risk at a minimum by
properly maintaining District amenities to established standards.
- Maintains natural open space areas using tractors, mowers,
sprayers, seeders, and small engine power and hand tools.
- Assists in the application of pesticides and herbicides as
required in designated areas.
- Cleans open space areas and removes and disposes of trash from
open spaces and public facilities.
- Assist in the preparation of seedbeds for planting, tills soil,
and perform seeding in designated areas.
- Performs minor maintenance on natural open space equipment.
- Assists in the renovation of natural open space and park areas,
and makes repairs as required, including but not limited to fence
repairs, painting, drainage repairs, and vandalism repairs.
- Assists in supervising assigned seasonal employees including
training in equipment use, reviewing work, and overseeing quality.
- Performs maintenance and restoration to district waterways, ponds
and lakes.
Participates in snow removal operations as well as
the cleaning and maintenance of the facility as needed.
- Completes time card, daily activity reports, and other reports and
records as required. This position requires attendance and
involvement in meetings on project progress, safety, park
maintenance practices, procedural changes and other topics related
to the operations of the District.
- Ensures proper care of assigned tools and equipment. Performs
preventive maintenance or minor repairs or notifies appropriate
personnel of need for maintenance.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of documentation involving
standard operation procedures in order to maintain inventory and
appropriate maintenance of District amenities as assigned.
- Complete personal timecards, daily activity reports and record
maintenance activities as assigned.
- Operate and maintain clean care for assigned tools, communication
devices, division and shared equipment, motorized vehicles and hand
tools to ensure safe acceptable condition at all times.
- Assist with the estimation and bidding and purchasing of materials
/supplies and services, including but not limited to, maintaining
professional relationships and working with vendors to ensure proper
delivery and quality of material.
- Responds tactfully, respectfully and in a timely fashion to
inquiries and problems in person, by email, phone and mail providing
helpful information and explanations in-line with District policies
and procedures. Thoughtfully handles confrontational or stressful interactions.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Any combination of experience that is equivalent to three (3)
years of skilled labor and operation related to park and trail
maintenance or light civil construction work in the public sector as
a Lead is acceptable. This includes staff supervision and the
operation of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of trails,
parking lots and all other related functions described in the
position description.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Certified Pesticide Applicator License with the Colorado
Department of Agriculture as a Certified Operator or Qualified Supervisor.
- All required certifications as they relate to the above listed
essential duties and any related certifications.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or have the ability
to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and
the ability to operate all tools and equipment during inclement weather.
- Ability and willingness to learn and then perform specific
maintenance and supervisory tasks in an efficient manner.
- Ability to operate and disseminate or receive training on various
types of maintenance standards, current operating procedures and
construction equipment.
- Knowledge of current public trail construction, safety and
maintenance standards, procedures and working knowledge of equipment
and materials used to safely maintain and construct both hard and
soft surface trails.
- Knowledge of current parking lot construction, safety and
maintenance standards, procedures and working knowledge of equipment
and materials used to safely maintain and construct concrete and
asphalt paved surfaces.
- Knowledge of current bridge and storm water conveyance
construction, safety and maintenance standards, procedures and
working knowledge of equipment and materials used to safely maintain
and construct bridges and drainage ways.
- Skills related to current proficiency with the safe and efficient
operation of equipment used to maintain public trails, parking lots
and public facilities including but not limited to: backhoes, skid
steers, front end loaders, tandem and single axle dump trucks, trash
trucks, rollers / compactors, street sweepers, pressure washers,
large capacity water trucks and excavation equipment.
- Skills related to current proficiency and ability to document
daily maintenance activities, keep accurate work logs and reports,
design and implement traffic / pedestrian detour plans and conduct
and correct jobsite hazard analysis.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and
high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along with
coworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees and
vendors in a professional manner.
Material and Equipment Used
:
To successfully perform the required job duties, this position
regularly uses:District tractors and implements, power and hand tools,
pesticide / herbicide application equipment, chemical sprayers,
welding equipment, painting equipment, tandem / single axle trucks and
trailers, excavation and civil construction equipment. This position
regularly drives a District vehicle. This position may need to drive a
personal vehicle to various District facilities.
Working Environment
:
This position requires work in a variety of settings including
working indoors and frequently outdoors, daytime and night-time
including in dark areas, subject to variable weather conditions,
ecosystems, and landscapes. Outdoor working environments can be wet,
humid, and extreme in temperature variations. Regularly exposed to
heat, cold, loud noises, dust, wildlife, and chemicals.
Physical Requirements
:
Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to reach outward, reach above shoulders and below knees. Heavy
physical work requiring ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
considerable walking and standing on uneven surfaces; regular pushing,
pulling and bending; hand/eye and foot/eye coordination to operate
hand tools, controls and motorized equipment; occasionally crawl,
squat, kneel or work in uncomfortable positions for short periods of
time. Long periods of repeated motion, twisting, turning, lifting and
bending. Lift with assistance up to 200 lbs.; ability to hear and
listen for receive / interpret information and warning signals.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
We’ve Got You Covered!
South Suburban Offers:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
Happy Employees Are the Best Employees
- South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no cost
that includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance,
and much more!
- Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability to
reduce their medical premium by $390 annually
Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 4 personal days per year
- Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
- Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself
We’ve Got Your Back
- Up to 9% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vest after 3
years of service
- Trainings to grow your professional and personal skill set
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $2,500 per year
Play Where You Work
- Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staff
gatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, Chili
Cook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, Employee
Appreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
- Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors
We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You:
- Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice
rinks and swimming pools
- 50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
- $5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses
SSPRD offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but
not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview
please view the Benefits Guide for Full-Time Employees
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, and a BMX track, a sports
dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature
center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and
open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more
than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis
courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.
