Utility Worker II

About the Team

Working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The Parks and Recreation department is committed to examining policies to value diverse perspectives, eliminating barriers to inclusion, and transforming processes to institutionalize equity.

About the Role

The City and County of Denver is seeking Parks Utility Worker II's to support Park Operations in the Northeast and Downtown districts. This full-time role performs a wide variety of general park maintenance duties while also leading less experienced workers. You will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally through unique experiences, including special projects, volunteer project coordination, and managing small to large public events.

In this position, you will work outdoors maintaining pristine complexes and high-visibility parks. Your day will involve using and maintaining various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment, performing landscape maintenance (such as turf care, irrigation, and gardening), and handling infrastructure repairs like fencing and trails. You will also exercise leadership skills by training and supporting the development of new workers, collaborating with specialists in green industry fields, and performing snow removal operations when necessary.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some weekends required to accommodate special events, projects, or snow removal.

Hiring Process

This position is expected to stay open until May 25, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on that date. For more details on position specifications, physical demands, and the probationary period, you may view the full job profile online.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. We are committed to ensuring an equitable and just organization.

Applicants for employment must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa. Language assistance, sign language interpretation, and disability-related accommodations are available at no cost; please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice to request these services.