Seasonal Parks Forestry and Open Space Technician SEA

Under general supervision this position functions as a frontline provider of services in the maintenance of the Towns parks trails open space and urban forestry areas.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in preemployment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two 2 years of driving history.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to perform assigned work independently and with direction.
• Ability to adhere to all applicable work safety rules procedures and equipment operations as presented.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and report operations both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to operate small/light equipment such as power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other staff and the general public.
• Ability to pass a preemployment background check.

Hiring Range

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of hand tools various electric and gasoperated tools and equipment used for maintenance including but not limited to a pickup truck water truck tractors and implements mowers trimmers brush chipper rototiller chain saws pesticide and fertilizer application and mixing tools backpack sprayers paint sprayers trenchers and snow removal equipment.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting standing walking talking handling feeling pinching gripping or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching crawling balancing or climbing a ladder. Requires reaching overhead with hands and arms. Requires strenuous physical activity. The employee must frequently lift carry push or pull up to fifty 50 pounds and occasionally push pull lift or carry up to one hundred 100 pounds with assistance. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in and outdoors with varying temperatures and conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high precarious places. The employee will consistently encounter fumes odors and dusts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions extreme heat extreme cold airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals mists pesticides bodily fluids and other biohazards dead and/or decaying animal carcasses. The noise level is moderate to loud with frequent high levels and vibrations. The employee may encounter mechanical or electrical hazards.