Maintenance Worker Open Lands and Trails - Part Year

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker Open Lands and Trails - Part Year

Description

Job Summary:

Assists with a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Open Lands and Trails Division. Major emphasis will be in the areas of native landscape management and general maintenance of properties, facilities, and trails. Work schedule includes weekdays, weekends, holidays and split shifts. Part-Year work from April to November. 40 hours per week during the operational season.

The salary range for this position is:

Maintenance Worker Level I - $16.00 - $19.00

Maintenance Worker Level II - $18.00- $21.00

These ranges based on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

This position is a ten (10) month max, part year, 40 hour per week position with Medical coverage benefit option only.

Come join the City of Loveland for a seasonal opportunity to help maintain and conserve our Open Lands and Trails! Gain valuable experience while working in the beautiful outdoors of Colorado! Seasonal positions last from March to mid November.

Essential Functions:

Level I

• Assists with maintenance and stewardship of City’s natural areas and trails.
• Removes trash and debris from open land sites.
• Cleans and maintains natural area sites and facilities.
• Assists with construction and maintenance of soft and hard surface trails.
• Controls noxious weeds through mowing, herbicide spraying, and other techniques.
• Assists with wildlife habitat improvement and restoration projects.
• Provides stewardships and education to the public through field contacts.
• Assists full-time staff with maintenance duties.

LEVEL II:

• Performs maintenance and stewardship of City’s natural areas and trails.
• Cares for native plants.
• Removes trash and debris from open land sites.
• Cleans and maintains natural area sites and facilities.
• Construction and maintenance of soft and hard surface trails.
• Controls noxious weeds through mowing, herbicide spraying, and other techniques.
• Assists with wildlife habitat improvement and restoration projects.
• Provides stewardships and education to the public through field contacts.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists with department projects as needed including special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• College College level course work in natural resource or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire required.
• Level I: 1 year of work experience in labor, service, parks, landscaping, natural areas or trails maintenance required.
• Level II: 2 years of work experience in labor, service, parks, landscaping, natural areas or trails maintenance required.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Current State of Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator’s License in the category of Rangeland preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Use basic hand and power tools, and operate a variety of power equipment used for trail and natural area restoration and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of indigenous vegetation, wildlife, and range management concepts in Colorado’s semi-arid climate.
• Ability to work in outdoor environment.
• Communicate and take direction both verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively with a team or individually.
• Develop and maintain dialogue and positive working relationships with the public, special interest groups and City staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.
• Works as an effective part of the division and City team by responding to change and special needs with flexibility in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent m oderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent e xposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional s trenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Occasional ex posure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement - 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave - Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.