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Maintenance Technician - Resources
(Full Time, Non-Exempt)
Application Closing Deadline: For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. May 16, 2024
Hiring Range is $40,352 to $45,424 annually based on qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Resource Specialist, this position is responsible for creating, enhancing, restoring, and managing wetland, grassland, and riparian forest wildlife habitats in a large suburban open space park. The position includes vegetation management, wildlife management, weed management, restoration, stewardship education, and general park maintenance. These projects may include: weed control, tree and shrub planting, wetland enhancement, seeding, erosion control, garbage removal, shop/equipment maintenance, and landscape maintenance. Additional responsibilities are to assist the Resource Specialist in the coordination of volunteers and others who work on resource projects.
Essential Duties:
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Material and Equipment Used:
To successfully perform the required job duties, this position regularly uses a phone, computer, printer, fax, projector, and other common office equipment. Requires the use of hand tools, power tools and chain saws, an ATV, skid steer, and other motorized equipment, herbicide tanks and sprayers, park vehicles and trailers, bicycles, and canoes. Small animal handling and care required. This position may need to drive a personal vehicle to various District facilities.
Working Environment:
This position requires work in a variety of settings including working indoors and outdoors, daytime and night-time including in dark areas, subject to variable weather conditions, ecosystems, landscape, and wildlife. Outdoor working environments can be wet, humid, extreme in temperature variations, and loud background noises. Outdoor work may also require biking, canoeing, wading in moving water, and handling small animals. Indoor work takes place in a historic two-story building with stairs in a busy nature center/office environment subject to continuous interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
Stand, walk/hike long distances, and sit for extended periods. Handles and operates objects and equipment, reaches outward and above shoulder to carry, pull, push or lift up to 50 lbs. May occasionally climb, crawl, squat, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs. May carry, pull, push or lift 75 lbs. or more with or without assistance. May need to pick up small plants and animals. Must be able to see close up and at a distance with vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision. Volunteer programs are presented in English. Must communicate clearly and effectively, must understand and be understood.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work environment and physical demands.
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SSPRD offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview, please view the Benefits Guide for Full Time Employees
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.
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From: South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Full Time
Sports & Recreation
$58k-76k (estimate)
05/07/2024
07/06/2024
ssprd.org
ENGLEWOOD, CO
500 - 1,000
1959
DAVID LORENZ
$10M - $50M
Sports & Recreation
South Suburban Parks and Recreation maintains nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 100 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park. We also own and operate four full-service recreation centers the Douglas H. Buck Community Center, Goodson Recreation Center, Lone Tree Recreation Center, and Sheridan Recreation Center; four golf courses the Family Sports Golf, Littleton Golf & Tennis Club, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, and the South Suburban Golf Course; four outdoo...r pools Ben Franklin, Cook Creek, Harlow and Holly; four restaurants; two ice centers - Family Sports Ice Center and South Suburban Ice Arena; two 18-hole adventure miniature golf courses - Colorado Journey and Family Sports Outdoor Mini Golf; batting cages at Cornerstone Park; the County Line BMX track; the Family Sports Dome; the Family Sports Center; 15 guest suites at the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, and the Carson Nature Center. Our job openings are as diverse as the District itself: lifeguard, Park Ranger, youth sports coach, art teacher, banquet server, ice rink technician, lacrosse instructor, park interpreter, golf pro, sports official, and personal trainer are just a few of our positions. Whether youre looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal work, were sure to have the job just for you. And dont forget the perks of working for a park and recreation district! All employees receive free admission to our recreation centers, swimming pools, and ice arenas, as well as great employee discounts at our other facilities. So what are you waiting for? Explore all our open positions at http://careers.ssprd.org/
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