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Job Description
Perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the stewardship of open spaces, trails, gardens, and associated public amenities. Receives instruction and technical advice from the Trails and Open Space Supervisor. This position requires hiking or biking up to 4+ hours per day with a heavy pack and tools, operating different levels of light to mid weight machinery, working outside in inclement weather and in mountainous terrain and performs various methods of snow removal during the winter months.
Essential Functions:- Maintenance and construction of natural surface and hardened trails for both hiking and bike optimized trails as well as associated amenities using hand tools and mechanized equipment.
- Skills related to current proficiency with safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used to maintain public trails including but not limited to City vehicles, ATV’s, trucks with trailers, skid steers, excavators, brush cutters, mowers, chainsaws, woodchippers, and other implements, or willing to learn and become proficient.
- Vegetation management and control of noxious weeds, including general care of trees, shrubs, grasses, forbs as well as implementation of manual, chemical and biological weed control methods.
- Understanding of ecological restoration and erosion control, including project planning, site preparation, fencing, seeding, planting, and aftercare.
- Perform trashcan emptying, dog station maintenance, litter cleanup, graffiti removal, and other related duties as assigned.
- Communicate and update co-workers and management of work progress and issues arising.
- Report progress on daily or weekly work orders in City’s asset management system, VueWorks.
- Snow removal when necessary.
- Occasionally working after regularly scheduled hours to work alongside and lead volunteers through restoration or trail building projects.
- Assists with large and small projects across the department.
Other Duties: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Core Competencies:- Comfortable working alone or as a team in both front country and backcountry environments.
- Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter when working alone.
- Ability to identify both native and non-native plant species.
- Ability to follow direction and communicate effectively with other City Departments.
- Exhibit good customer service skills when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
- Preparedness to learn new information and practice new skills.
- Ability to use computers and associated software applications.
Education, Training & Certifications:
Necessary:- Must be 18 years old or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
- Possess or able to obtain within reasonable timeframe of hire: Certified Operator through the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Program, S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training, Crew Leader Training through Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV).
Desired:- Advanced rock work skills for trail maintenance.
- A desire to start a career in natural resource management.
- Working ability of basic carpentry and construction techniques.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Necessary Physical Requirements:
Action
Frequency
Lifting
25-35 pounds frequently; 50-100 pounds occasionally
Carry
25-35 pounds frequently; 50-100 pounds occasionally
Pushing/Pulling
25-35 pounds frequently; 50-100 pounds occasionally
Driving
Frequently
Balance/Stoop/Bend
Frequently
Twist/Squat/Crouch
Frequently
Kneeling
Frequently
Crawling
Frequently
Climbing Stairs
Frequently
Climbing Ladders
Frequently
Standing/Walking
Frequently
Reaching Above/Below/At Shoulder Level
Frequently
Job Details
Category Full-Time Positions Status Open Salary $23.75 - $25.06 per hour/DOQ Posted October 17, 2024 5:00 PM Closing October 31, 2024 5:00 PM Attached Files 2023 Full-Time Benefits Guide (PDF)
Maintenance Worker II- Trails and Open Space Technician (2024-10)
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Closing Date/Time: October 31, 2024 5:00 PM -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Glenwood Springs
Show moreVISION
The City of Glenwood Springs desires to maintain its small-town character and to preserve its cultural and natural resources. Implementing a proactive plan that achieves directed and balanced development, social and economic diversity, and addresses transportation needs will move the City forward.
To meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of our citizens and contribute to their quality of life, the City of Glenwood Springs and its employees believe and will act on the following:
• We provide excellent customer service through positive engagement with all of our citizens
• We are guided by integrity and honesty
• We are responsible stewards of the publics resources and the environment
• We empower our employees to innovate and challenge the status quo
• We are dedicated to continuous improvement
• We maintain a safe, supportive, and professional working environment
• We advance the interests of the community openly and transparently -