Bike Path & Conservation Team VegetationMaintenance Assistant
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 21
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Purpose
This position is responsible for supporting the Bike Path Maintenance Specialist and working with the Conservation team on day to day operations at various service locations which include: the Burlington Bike Path 30 miles of public accessory trails in and around the Burlington Area Community Gardens and other areas within City natural areas and open spaces.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade:$19.65 - $21.00 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/weekEssential Job Functions
- Support the maintenance of service locations using a utility vehicle power mower trimmers and other maintenance equipment
- Maintain service areas including but not limited to vegetation management invasive species management community garden infrastructure maintenance and improvements trail construction and repairs carpentry projects such as bridges raised beds turnpikes etc.
- Collect and remove trash from service areas
- Assist in graffiti removal including but not limited to painting power washing and chemical removal of damage
- Assist with other less routine vegetation management including but not limited to brush clearing vista clearing tree and shrub maintenance etc. using power equipment and hand tools
- Monitor service locations for safety issues invasive species storm damage repair needs etc.
- Participate in team workdays
- Assist in parks sign management such as fabrication installation repair and design
- Assist in the management of volunteer groups as needed
- Assist in basic tool service and maintenance tasks on all equipment
- Assist in acquiring and organizing necessary tools based on tasks or projects basic tool service
- Other parks projects and activities as needed
- Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
- Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development
- Minimum 1 year experience in the conservation/landscaping/construction field
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to safely operate equipment including trucks trailers push mowers trimmers blowers circular saws table saws impact drivers and other construction and vegetation management equipment as needed
- Must have a valid drivers license and must be able to pass a motor vehicle check
- Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid drivers license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid drivers license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the Citys vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public and volunteers about projects details site specifics safety and the mission of the Parks Conservation Program
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Interest in conserving and preserving Burlingtons natural areas and open spaces
- Ability to research and identify major invasive species and apply cultural control practices.
- Ability to collect and compile data related to work plan
- Basic trail knowledge and building techniques preferred
- Shall possess basic computer skills
- Ability to work well with others and independently
- Willingness to learn and develop vegetation management and other skills as needed
Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Hand Tools
- HVAC
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Heavy Lifting
- Power Tools
