Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00126

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works - Parks

Job classification: PW - Parks Technician (WS)

Posting type: Internal & External

Categories: Building Maintenance, Public Safety, Public Works, Parks, Maintenance, Customer Service, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

The Town of Breckenridge Public Works Department is seeking dedicated and customer service-oriented individuals, who love the outdoors, for the position of Parks Technician. Parks Technicians perform technical and skilled work as they serve the Public and the Town organization in a customer service and maintenance role. Successful applicants will perform specific technical duties and general maintenance on Town-owned property.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Driving and operating Town vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with local laws and ordinances, and Town standards and guidelines for Parks Technicians; Maintaining public grounds by applying herbicides and pesticides as needed; Performing complex irrigation repairs on Town-owned property including installation of systems; Preparing athletic fields to specific dimensions by measuring, raking, dragging, chalking, and painting lines; Maintaining public grounds by picking up litter, sweeping, and general care-taking; Assisting in the upkeep and preventative maintenance of specialized Town property, (i.e., street lights, signs, benches, foot bridges, play equipment, trash/recycle receptacles, etc.); Additionally, the individual in this role will be responsible for recordkeeping duties consisting of safety data sheet information, vehicle safety information, etc.

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

Examples of duties

Town of Breckenridge Core Values:

Incumbents in this position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town's Core Values, which are imbedded in who we are, how we work, and how we inspire and support each other and the community.

Community:

We serve the Breckenridge community and lead others through our everyday actions and cultivate an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and heard.

Adaptability:

We are agile and responsive to the changing needs of our community and embrace opportunities for growth.

Integrity:

We are honest and trustworthy leaders who rely on our shared community values to make ethical decisions and conduct ourselves in a transparent and professional manner.

Communication:

We listen and communicate effectively in order to serve our community and build collaborative, meaningful, and sustainable relationships and solutions.

Innovation:

We promote a forward-thinking environment to generate creative solutions that inspire others as we lead our community.

Stewardship:

We are trusted stewards of the Town's financial, environmental, and community resources by responsibly and sustainably utilizing and conserving our resources for future generations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass a background check at time of hire.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License and an acceptable MVR required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of customer service or field experience with a focus in the areas of irrigation or noxious weed control preferred.
• Specialized training in any of the following areas desired: irrigation, construction, pesticide application, and/or related equipment operation.
• Public works experience and/or general knowledge of the Town's infrastructure, or equivalent combination of skills and experience is desired.

Supplemental information

Hiring Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.75 per hour.

Full Pay Range: $$24.00 - $31.50 per hour.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed up to 40 hours per week or as needed at the discretion of management. All work schedules, hours and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.

Potential Housing Available

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.