What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailheads Maintenance Crew Member position at City of Boulder, CO?
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Application Deadline:
January 14, 2025
Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range
23.11 - 33.53
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility Group:
Temporary Type 2
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Job Description Summary:
Performs a variety of trailhead maintenance tasks on Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) properties as assigned by OSMP staff. There is a heavy emphasis on independence and problem-solving, as we work with a small crew often. Provides a great opportunity to see all of OSMP lands, communicate directly with the community, and collaborate with other work groups.Crew member positions do not need prior experience to be successful. A willingness to learn new skills, work safely with others, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment can be substituted for previous direct experience.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General maintenance of trailheads and associated facilities – 60-70%
- Repairs trailhead structures such as fences and gates
- Ensure and maintain accessible amenities around trailheads
- Vegetation management – mowing, trimming, weed whipping, and removal of invasive plants by other methods
- Parking lot repair – filling and repairing potholes by hand and grading surfaces with equipment
- TH infrastructure repair and construction – picnic areas, parking bollards, timber steps, etc.
- Snow removal in winter season
- Other duties as assigned
Cyclical janitorial duties – 30-40%
- Trash, recycling, and compost removal at trail heads and access points
- Cleans and maintains outhouses at OSMP facilities by hand and with power washing equipment
Work with Contract Crews and Volunteers – 10-20%
- Lead and direct the work of contract work crews, jail crew, volunteers, community and court-ordered service persons on TH related tasks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams. Understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information. Demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Willing to help out in any capacity. Demonstrates direct, courageous communication by openly sharing successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.
- Ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things. Able to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly
- Ability to follow written and oral direction involving task assignments and safety protocols. Actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to demonstrating commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn
- Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
- Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions
- Ability to takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Uses all proper safety equipment. Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
- Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skills in landscaping, construction, trail or trailhead maintenance.
- Ability to selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things, including creative, one-of-a kind methods.
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Ability to operate heavy equipment
- Ability to drive large mirror dependent trucks with/without trailers
- Skills in landscaping, construction, trail or trailhead maintenance.
- Skills in landscaping, construction, trail or trailhead maintenance.
SUPERVISION
Supervision received: Trailheads Asset Manager
Supervision exercised: None
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
No education or experience is required for this role
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical and mental effort:
Physical Demands and Mental Effort: Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, and kneel. Ability to carry up to 40 pounds while hiking on rough terrain. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
Working environment:
Works in an outdoor environment year-round. Potential exposure to dangerous wildlife (e.g., rattlesnakes, mountain lions, stinging insects), toxic chemicals (paint), dangerous plants (poison ivy) and dangerous weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, lightning). Also works in an indoor setting at a desk.
Machines and equipment used:
Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators, cell phones, and copy machines; vehicles including four-wheel drive vehicles and pulling a trailer; a range of relevant and appropriate tools and equipment.
Additional Job Description:
last updated 11/22/23
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
