Maintenance Technician I - Horticulturalist - Special Improvement Maintenance District
Salary: $19.98 - $23.99 Hourly
Location : Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18446
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Briargate
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 3:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Maintenance Technician I - Horticulturalist - Special Improvement Maintenance District
In this position, you will perform a variety of landscape duties in landscaped/irrigated right of ways and medians in the Briargate, Norwood, and Stetson Hills Special Improvement Maintenance Districts (SIMD). In this position, you will also perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks encompassing the repair and management of commercial irrigation systems, turf/grass management, tree work, shrub bed maintenance, and snow removal. You will also assist/lead the work of seasonal staff and contractors responsible for providing maintenance/repair services. This position will be responsible for maintaining all the enhanced planting areas within the districts. Specialized duties include planting, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, pruning, deadheading, clean-ups, greenhouse propagation, landscape design, plant identification, mapping.
As a Maintenance Technician I, you will:
Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of
Minimum Qualifications
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Additional Information
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions?
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Do you have experience with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
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Location : Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18446
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Briargate
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 3:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Maintenance Technician I - Horticulturalist - Special Improvement Maintenance District
In this position, you will perform a variety of landscape duties in landscaped/irrigated right of ways and medians in the Briargate, Norwood, and Stetson Hills Special Improvement Maintenance Districts (SIMD). In this position, you will also perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks encompassing the repair and management of commercial irrigation systems, turf/grass management, tree work, shrub bed maintenance, and snow removal. You will also assist/lead the work of seasonal staff and contractors responsible for providing maintenance/repair services. This position will be responsible for maintaining all the enhanced planting areas within the districts. Specialized duties include planting, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, pruning, deadheading, clean-ups, greenhouse propagation, landscape design, plant identification, mapping.
As a Maintenance Technician I, you will:
- Adjust irrigation schedules based on system data and manage annual water allotments
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians to service irrigation components and perform winterization/startup
- Diagnose and address turf and landscape plant health issues
- Perform seeding, topdressing, aeration, and maintain landscape beds with proper herbicide use
- Pick up trash across assigned areas
- Remove snow from sidewalks using ATVs and other equipment
- Inspect, maintain, and complete minor repairs on landscape equipment
- Conduct regular grounds, facility, and playground inspections to ensure safety compliance
- Review contractor work and direct hourly or seasonal staff
- Propagate, grow, maintain, and protect plant material from seed to installation, including fertilizing, pesticide application, bed planting, designing xeric beds, and operating mid-sized machinery and seasonal cleaning of plastics
- Other Duties as assigned
Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of
- Basic irrigation repair / management of systems.
- Basic greenhouse experience
- Plant Identification
- Turf and bed maintenance
- Safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, machinery, and assigned vehicles and trailers
- Recognize and respond appropriately to issues
- Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
- Any applicable horticulture certifications or documented CEU's
- Knowledge of CAD (computer-aided design) or GIS (Geographic Information System) Systems
Additional Information
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit the and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
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- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the
You can view the status of your application on the
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the page.
Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
- One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
- Any applicable horticulture certifications or documented CEU's (Continuing Education Unit)
- Knowledge of CAD (computer-aided design) or GIS (Geographic Information System) Systems
- None of the above
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If selected above, please elaborate on your experience, including your role and understanding of the selected field.
Required Question