Events Maintenance I

Community events don't happen on their own—they come together because of a team that's ready to jump in wherever needed. As an Events Maintenance I team member, you'll help prepare event spaces, move equipment, assist with traffic control, and support activities throughout the event. Every day looks a little different, giving you the opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and play an important role in creating memorable experiences for the Durango community.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence 
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here. 

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan. 

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: 

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. 
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. 

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.What You’ll Do in This Role:  

• Set up, take down, transport, and store tents, tables, chairs, barricades, stages, signs, and other equipment used for community events. 
• Assist with event setup, traffic control, and day-of event activities to help events run safely and smoothly. 
  
• Work alongside the Community Events Supervisor, event organizers, volunteers, and fellow team members to support successful community events. 
  
• Maintain event equipment and storage areas so supplies are clean, organized, and ready for future events. 
  
• Help create safe, welcoming event spaces by providing excellent customer service to attendees, volunteers, and community partners. 
  
• Practice safe work habits while performing physically active work in a variety of outdoor environments. 
  
• Complete other event-related duties as needed to support Community Events operations. 
  

 
You Have:  

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or the ability to obtain it after hire.  
• Experience volunteering or working at community events preferred. 
  

You Will Succeed in This Role If You: 

• Enjoy hands-on work and are comfortable lifting and moving equipment as part of a team.  
• Communicate well and provide excellent customer service.  
  
• Are dependable, safety-minded, and willing to work evenings, weekends, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.  
  
• Like being part of a team that helps create memorable community events. 
  

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees. 

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 
• Free Transit pass 
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards 
  
  

Physical & Working Conditions: 
This position is highly active and physically demanding. Team members should be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and other inclement weather. Duties regularly require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, loading and unloading equipment, walking long distances, working on uneven terrain such as parks, trails, and construction surfaces, and performing repetitive bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and other physical tasks. Employees must be able to safely operate vehicles and equipment, maintain situational awareness in active work zones, and work flexible schedules that include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during major community events.