JOB LOCATION
13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you ready to take your passion for the great outdoors and turn it into a vibrant career? The City of Aurora is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Parks Workers, where your daily office boasts open skies, sprawling green spaces, and the chance to make a tangible impact on our community. From grooming athletic fields for the big game to ensuring our local parks remain safe, beautiful, and welcoming, your work will directly shape the landscapes where memories are made. This isn't just a manual labor role—it's an opportunity to master commercial equipment, develop specialized agronomic skills, and even earn your Class B CDL through our comprehensive internal training academy. If you possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a dynamic team environment, and aren't afraid of a little heavy lifting or unpredictable weather, you will fit right in. Bring your energy, driving record, and enthusiasm to a team that values respect, professionalism, and the joy of creating beautiful public spaces. Apply today and help us keep our city thriving, one park at a time!
The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour.
to collect applications from candidates
** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for up to THREE vacant Parks Workers . Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs.
Applications will be reviewed twice weekly and this position may close without notice once a qualified candidate pool has been identified. **
The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions:
Background Check
MVR
Drug Screening
The Parks Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of municipal park assets including parks, grounds, open space, right of ways, athletic fields, and commercial facilities including all associated facility structures and buildings.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge:
Skills:
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Licenses and Certifications Required:
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
The city of Aurora -- a great place to live! Aurora, Colorado, is a booming city of over 400,000 residents located along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It is truly a great place to live, work and play!
Who We Are
DIVERSE POPULATION
People from around the world call Aurora their home and help create our culturally rich environment. Whether you prefer the city life or a more rural setting, you’ll feel right at home in our city.
AWARD-WINNING CITY
It’s safe to say that amazing things happen when we work together. Our 911 dispatch center is the only dispatch center in the country that has been recognized twice by Congress and our water treatment plants are consistently winning awards for water quality.
PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUSED
Visit our public safety page to see how our Police and Fire Departments put safety first and learn what it takes to join the team.
CORE4 Values
In everything we do, we do it with integrity, respect, professionalism, and with a focus on customer service. Our Core 4 values drive the city of Aurora forward and encourage all employees to adhere to these ideals.
