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About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver. What We Offer This is an on‑call position, which means it is a part‑time, hourly role. The position will work no more than 39 hours per week at $20.06 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. It is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‑call positions may have routine or variable work schedules; the typical schedule will be Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST. Location This position will be in the Denver metro area and work will be citywide. What You’ll Do Denver Parks & Recreation seeks dynamic and experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors in urban open space and hybrid parks. This On‑Call Open Space Technician positions works independently or as part of a team under the Open Space Program, stewarding ecosystems in the urban environment, enhancing resiliency, usability, and safety, and protecting the environment. DPR Diversity Commitment Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion. Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes. Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity. Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization. Job Responsibilities Steward 2,000+ acres of urban open spaces through native and invasive vegetation management, restoration, and ecologically sound practices. Identify, map, and manage plant populations using Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles. Maintain chemical application equipment and record pesticide applications. Safely operate a variety of hand tools and other landscape equipment. Participate in collaborative projects with other work units or volunteer groups. Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery, including repair or replacement of broken parts. Comply with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35‑5.5‑101‑119). What You’ll Bring Self‑motivated, curious, and committed to production. Comfortable working independently or in a team setting. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with others. Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (availability on weekends as needed). Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, riding mowers, tractors, trucks, trailers, and other landscape equipment. Ability to read maps and follow verbal and written directions. At least a 2‑year degree in open space management, environmental studies, wildlife conservation, noxious weed and vegetation management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, resilient landscapes or, in lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in a closely related field. Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: None. Experience requirement: None. Licensure: Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Monday, April 20, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Work Profile CJ2083 Utility Worker I. To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, please refer to the official job posting. Position Type On‑call. Position Salary Range & Target Pay Salary range: $20.06 – $30.10 per hour. Target pay: $20.06 per hour. Agency Parks and Recreation. Redeployment During Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities within their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. Equal Employment Opportunities The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Denver

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