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As an Events Maintenance II team member, you'll combine hands-on event work with coordinating many of the behind-the-scenes details that keep community events moving. You'll help organize equipment and supplies, coordinate with volunteers and City staff, maintain inventories, and support event logistics before, during, and after events. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing physical work with planning, communication, and problem-solving. It also requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work safely in physically demanding environments. 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:

Coordinate equipment, supplies, and logistics to prepare for and support community events from setup through teardown. Assist with event setup, traffic control, equipment requests, and day-of-event operations. Serve as a Site Leader or Team Leader for assigned events, providing direction to event staff and volunteers while coordinating field operations and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. Operate and transport event equipment using City vehicles, including large trucks, and safely tow equipment trailers ranging from 14 to 40 feet in length. Coordinate with event organizers, volunteers, City departments, and community partners to help events run smoothly. Maintain event equipment, inventories, banners, trailers, and storage areas to keep resources organized and ready for use. Support event schedules, workflows, permits, and other operational details that contribute to successful events. Complete special projects and participate in trainings that strengthen Community Events programs and services. Practice safe work habits and provide excellent customer service throughout all event activities. When the Community Events Supervisor is unavailable, you'll also: Serve as the primary point of contact for event operations, equipment requests, and parades. Coordinate staff workflows and schedules to support successful event operations. Review event permits with organizers, as needed. Answer Community Events office calls and messages. Oversee the check-in, check-out, and scheduling of community banners while communicating updates with City Operations.

You Have:

A valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one. CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or the ability to obtain after hire. One (1) or more years of experience organizing or volunteering at large community events. You Will Succeed in

This Role If You:

Enjoy coordinating people, equipment, and logistics to keep events running smoothly. Are comfortable guiding others and making decisions in a fast-paced environment. Build positive working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, event organizers, and community partners. Stay organized, communicate clearly, and adapt as event needs change.

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.