JOB LOCATION 18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013 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, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department's mission is to encourage active lifestyles and create healthy environments for people, nature and community. The award-winning operation consists of seven divisions (Golf, Open Space and Natural Resources, Parks Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Recreation, Business Services and Communications) that collectively manage more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ parks, 180+ athletic fields, over 100 miles of trails, three nature centers, two reservoirs, five recreation centers, five golf courses, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and one of Colorado's largest municipal urban forestry programs. Aurora PROS is committed to delivering exceptional public service while being responsible stewards of its diverse system of parks, programs, natural resources, and amenities that enhance the daily quality of life for Aurora residents The hiring range for this role is $21.52 - $26.89/hour Salary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline to submit applications is December 6, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Position Overview The purpose of the Aquatic Maintenance Technician role is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of aquatic facilities through routine maintenance, repair, and monitoring of pools, mechanical systems, and facility equipment. This role maintains water quality and regulatory compliance, performs preventative maintenance, and helps ensure facilities are functional and safe for public use. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assists work crews in the installation, repair and maintenance of swimming pools and related equipment and aquatic facilities. Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of equipment Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment Maintains and repairs tools and equipment Vacuums pool floors, skim debris, scrub tile lines, and maintain surrounding deck areas Maintains and/or coordinates services on pool heating systems, pumps, motors, filters, chemical injectors, and chemical controllers Calibrates and repairs all chemical and water related aquatic equipment such as water flow meters and valves and performs proper backwashing procedures Procures necessary supplies and equipment as needed for projects Perform regular water testing and chemical balancing to ensure safe and hygienic water conditions Makes routine plumbing, fixture, referring major system needs to others. Cleans and repairs drains, sometimes requiring the need to dive and perform underwater maintenance Performs other related duties as assigned The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change 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: High school diploma or GED Experience: 2 years of experience in aquatics maintenance or related field Licenses and Certifications: Colorado Driver’s license with a good driving history Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facilities Operator within six months of hire CPR/First Aid/AED/BBP certifications within six months of hire Knowledge: Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and systems related pool maintenance Skills: Skill in performing tool and equipment maintenance activities Adjusting equipment appropriately Using supplies safely and efficiently Transporting and operating equipment safely Abilities: Understand verbal and written instructions Able to work independently and with limited supervision 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: Frequent physical work May require the ability to lift a maximum of 80 pounds with assistance May lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance Frequent walking and standing Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and climbing Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles Vision to read manuals, record data, monitor/observe instruments and gauges Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals Speech communication to provide technical information and to communicate with employees and citizens Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals Work may be performed in a confined space Handles a variety of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and concrete and building material common to maintenance and construction Equipment Used: Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles common to maintenance and construction. Operates computers and irrigation controls. 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. Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283) As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid leave program 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs Continued education and career advancement opportunities Learn more about city of Aurora benefits Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workday’s Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact [email protected]. Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303.739.7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

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