Maintenance Technician (Full-Time; Seasonal)

Mountain Recreation provides a dynamic and engaging environment for both participants and staff—one that promotes skill development, movement, life skills, and fun! We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who excel in teamwork, demonstrate strong communication, and exemplify our core values in every interaction.

Mountain Recreation is seeking hardworking and dependable individuals to help maintain ballfields, parks, and bathrooms at the Eagle Sports Complex and Freedom Park fields in Edwards. This position will assist with various projects and help prepare fields for rentals and tournaments.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: District-wide • Eagle Sports Complex (Eagle, CO), Freedom Park (Edwards, CO)

Schedule: Full-Time; Seasonal • March – August 

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors; work hours will vary, including evening hours, and weekends. Outdoor work may involve extreme weather conditions. The position requires continuous mental and visual attention, along with physical exertion such as frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted. Duties may also involve pushing, pulling, and kneeling to transport equipment and supplies. The nature of the role is physically demanding and may be stressful, requiring constant safety awareness.

Supervision Required: Directly supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $17.61-$22.01/hour; DOE

Benefits: 

• Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a)-retirement account.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands through ExpertVoice.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
• Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes that everyone, including our staff, deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.

For more details on employee benefits, visit: https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for performing routine operational tasks to ensure the upkeep and functionality of parks and facilities. 

Examples of Duties:

• Maintains and cleans facilities, including complex bathrooms, sheds, bleachers, concession stands, and dugouts.
• Operates and maintains grounds care equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers, and some heavy equipment.
• Prepares and maintains the district’s sports fields for practice and gameplay, including dragging, harrowing, watering, and marking fields. Identifies and eliminates safety hazards.
• Assists with new construction and remodeling in areas such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, concrete work, excavation, wildlife habitat management, and upland natural area maintenance.
• Removes trash and recycling, including transporting large items to the dump.
• Assists with irrigation responsibilities, including installing, maintaining, and cleaning heads, blowing lines, troubleshooting problems, aeration, and winterizing systems.
• Assists with setup, operation, and teardown of special events.
• Communicates openly and constructively with supervisors and district employees to support efficient decision-making and positive morale.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and safe condition and always operates equipment safely.
• Performs general maintenance, including changing light bulbs and maintaining scoreboards.
• Installs field advertisement signs and rink dasher boards.
• Maintains fencing and signage at fields.
• Reports needed repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Notifies the supervisor of any potential hazards to the public or staff.
• Assists with inventory management and ensures tools are maintained in working order.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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COMPENTENCIES AND QUALIFICATION

Considerable knowledge of: 

• Principles, practices, and methods used in park maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Proper maintenance and safe operation of powered equipment and hand tools.

 Skills and abilities: 

• Safely operate powered equipment and hand tools.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently while exercising initiative and good judgment.
• Perform physical labor, lift heavy objects, and navigate rough terrain on job sites.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and respectful working relationships with all contacts.

Tools and Equipment Used: includes but is not limited to lawn mowers, weed eaters, Gator 2X4, paint sprayers. Must use appropriate personal safety equipment.

Requirements:

Education and experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age; AND
• High school diploma, GED, or current enrollment in high school; AND
• Previous volunteer or work experience in park maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, irrigation technology, or construction; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required work.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Certifications

• None

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 16 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.