Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Parks Turf and Landscape Equipment Operator (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8334
DEPARTMENT: Parks
LOCATION: PARKS MAINTENANCE SHOP
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $19.00 per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 9/15/2026

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we
are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize
that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When
reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,
skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum
qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to
view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best
prepare you for the role.

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Are
you a person that enjoys being outdoors?
Are you an independent worker/thinker that is passionate about the
stewardship of the parks in your community? Are you passionate about learning skills that
will help you grow the green industry? Are you looking for practical,
real-world skills that are in high demand? Then you’re the perfect applicant for the Parks Turf and
Landscape Equipment Operator position.

The Parks
Turf and Landscape Equipment Operator is a skilled position where you’ll
work outdoors operating light and heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump
trucks, and gang mowers to assist in the maintenance of the parks, trails,
sports fields, and public spaces. You’ll
be able to hone your skills in green industry standards, landscaping
techniques, turf care and irrigation practices which are practical and
in demand career skills.

Incentives:
Hourly
employees are highly valued team members that that the Parks
Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following
perks:
-Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
-Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
-Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
-Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
-Collaborative work environment.
-Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
-Discounted Golf Green Fees.
-Discounted passes to City Recreation facilities.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
-Safety boots and Parks Division logo work attire provided.
-Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Park professionals.
-Training opportunities to expand educational background.
-$100.00 gift card for referring a newly hired employee through the Employee Referral program.

Essential Duties:
-Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
-Work successfully in a team environment, as well as autonomously, in all weather conditions.
-Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties in a timely and efficient manner.
-Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a positive attitude in the workplace.
-Maintain a positive, helpful, and solution-oriented attitude while assisting others.
-Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
-Assist with cleaning and removing trash from all areas of the park including shelters and restroom facilities as needed.
-Assist with snow removal and special events as needed.
-Assist with additional tasks to help other Park divisions including Cemetery or Forestry if needed.
-All other duties as assigned.
-Responsible for independently moving equipment to/from sites via trailer.
-Operate equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, riding mowers, trim mowers, gang mowers, weed whips, etc.
-Inspect and maintain assigned equipment.
-Assist in maintenance of City parks, trails, sports fields, and public spaces.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Knowledge &
Skills:
-Currently possesses, or will obtain, a DOT certificate (after in-house training) within first week of hire.
-Basic knowledge of landscaping maintenance and turf management.
-Ability to connect, pull and backup trailers.
-Ability to work independently and to identify the appropriate equipment needed for the upkeep in the areas of responsibility.
-Ability to recognize areas of concern at a site and proceed appropriately to fix and/or alert Crew Chief.
-Basic knowledge in care, operation and maintenance requirements for power tools and power-driven and electric equipment.
-Skilled in operation and general maintenance of light and/or heavy equipment.
-Skilled in basic traffic and safety rules and regulations and accident prevention practices.

Minimum
Qualifications/Experience:
-1-2 Years of experience in landscaping and operating equipment and tractors.
-Unrestricted valid driver’s license.
-Must be at least 18 years old.
-Successfully pass a drug screening test, Motor Vehicle Record and background check.
-Possess physical, mental, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties outlined above with or without reasonable accommodation.
These include:
-Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand.
-Physical ability and stamina to perform duties including bending, lifting, digging, pushing, and kneeling.
-Requires light and heavy manual labor that requires walking or standing most of the time.
-Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds maximum.
Proper safety measures for lifting/moving any item are
expected to be followed; including, but not limited to, the use of proper
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), use of lifting/moving equipment,
and/or assistance from co-workers.

Work Schedule/Conditions:
-Position is a non-benefitted seasonal/temporary hourly position.
-Potential for flexible work schedules to allow for work-life-school balance.
-Hours vary from part-time to full-time and may include weekends and holidays.
-Potential for overtime pay and accrued sick/personal time based on qualified hours worked.
-Work occurs outdoors in a variety of weather conditions under the supervision of a crew leader.
-Safety gear is provided and required including, but is not limited to, safety-toed boots, safety glasses and ear protection.
-May use chemicals including cleaning supplies and herbicides.
-Attendance at weekly staff meetings, trainings, and safety meetings is required.
-City of Fort Collins works together with staff to prevent the spread of germs (COVID, etc.) to maintain a clean, safe environment.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The
City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status
or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any
other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT (MVR) REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.