Groundskeeper I - II - Natural Areas Trails Seasonal

Anticipated Hiring Ranges

Level I $15.14 $17.04 Hourly
Level II $16.69 18.78 Hourly

Job Summary

Natural Areas & Trails (NAT) division within the Citys Culture Parks and Recreation Department manages over 2000 acres of natural areas and the citys 40mile trail system including eleven miles of the regional Poudre River Trail. This growing program is seeking a passionate creative and motivated applicant to join the team as a Seasonal Groundskeeper 6month term to strive toward NATs vision of a community connected to nature.

This position will act under the supervision of the NAT field staff andperforms natural resource management and maintenance operations to restore and maintain the ecological health of the Citys natural areas. The position also supports the implementation of plans relating to all aspects of effective resource management and enhancement of Natural Area properties.

The successful applicant will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and training required for this position.

HOURS/SCHEDULE

Typical Schedule: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. MondayFriday

Scheduling may include some earlymornings evenings weekends & holidays.

Experience Knowledge Skills

Minimum Requirements

Level 1

• Must be 18 years of age.

Level 2 (In addition to all Level 1 requirements):

• Possess a valid Drivers license with 2 years good driving record.

Preferred Requirements

Level 1

• Possess a valid drivers license with 2 years good driving record.
• At least 1 year of experience in grounds maintenance or similar field requirements.
• Effectively and safely operate ATV UTV mowers buffalo trailer blowers and other equipment in natural areas and within trail corridors.
• Ability to identify most common native vs. nonnative plant species.
• Experience with planting pruning and forestryrelated or horticultural maintenance.

Level 2

• Chemical commercial operator license in rangeland rightofway and aquatic categories.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Operate basic equipment such as hand power tools shop equipment etc.
• Skills and ability to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways including trucks with trailers and utility vehicles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers and the general public.
• Experience working alone and under supervision.

Essential Functions (varies depending on level)

Level 1

• Operates two stroke engine tools including string trimmers hand and backpack blowers.
• Miscellaneous tasks including raking or blowing debris pulling weeds in landscape beds and mulched trail heads.
• Vegetation management of nonturf offtrail landscapes in natural areas and along trails including mowing string trimming and other mechanical vegetation management tools for native and nonnative/noxious species.
• Empties trash daily throughout assigned facilities including restrooms portalets and shelters.
• Ability and willingness to assist users with questions about facilities operations hours and general regulations.
• Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Maintains and utilizes Cityprovided PPE when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting.
• Handles difficult situations using tact patience and good judgment.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Level 2

• Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to effectively manage species through chemical mechanical cultural and biological methods.
• Applies chemicals in an accurate and safe manner using ATV truck mounted boom backpack and hand sprayers.
• Assists in proper loading and mixing of chemicals into equipment.
• Assists in seeding and planting projects including site and soil prep.
• Assists in vegetation mapping/surveys site assessments and other like restoration monitoring projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment andPhysical Requirements

Work Environment

• Work outside in rough and uneven terrain with exposure to ALL weather elements sun heat cold precipitation and wind.
• Exposure to hazards including vegetation that can cause punctures biting insects wildlife and offleash dogs.
• Exposure to trash dog feces living and deceased wildlife and stagnant water.
• Proximity to transient individuals and camps which may pose biohazard risks.
• Limited access to ongrid power drinking water restroom cell reception and lunches and breaks may be out in the field away from facilities.

Physical Requirements

Level 1

• Manual labor prolonged standing kneeling bending and walking climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder level and to move objects.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
• Vision enough to perform above functions and to read printed instructions.

Level 2 (In addition to level 1

• Mix and use chemicals for and grass control.
• Comprehension enough for use of basic algebra when mixing herbicides and reading chemical labels.

Travel

• Approximately 10 local travel.

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