Trails Technician – Part Time

Trails Technician – Part Time Responsible for the overall maintenance of natural areas and other public properties within Salt Lake City’s Public Lands system. Assists in the maintenance of natural and urban trails and trail amenities, native vegetation and landscape areas, control of noxious and invasive weeds, ecological restoration, litter cleanup, and various other tasks as assigned.

• Assists in evaluating and maintaining the Foothills Natural Area and Trail System, including trail tread and slope maintenance and repairs, trail corridor and canopy clearing, trail design and enhancement planning, trail restoration, and signage installation
• Maintenance of trail amenities, including use of hand tools and mechanized equipment
• Operate various types of vehicles and equipment necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use. (Does not require a Commercial Driver’s License)
• Vegetation management and control of noxious weeds, including use of manual and chemical control methods
• Litter cleanup
• Seasonally, performs snow removal
• Interface with the public, including providing support to volunteer stewardship activities and events, and engaging with stakeholders in various formats
• Assists, and may direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of seasonal and/or part-time employees
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in plant, insect, mammal, or bird identification, restoration, farming, forestry, hydrology or ecology or a strong desire and aptitude to develop these skills
• Practical outdoor work experience
• Basic experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools and light equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work in adverse conditions including rain, high or low temperatures, insects, and difficult terrain and to work full days outdoors without regular access to amenities
• Demonstrated ability to carry a heavy pack and hike up to six miles in variable mountainous terrain
• Must be 16 years of age or older

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields
• Six months of field experience, research experience, natural resources management or other directly relevant job experience
• Experience in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and/or GIS and GPS and associated hardware
• Effective at leading and motivating small groups
• Excellent observation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant identification and invasive plant management
• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and quality control
• Possession of a valid drivers’ license or driving privilege card

• Work is primarily outdoors under a variety of weather and environmental conditions and may involve hiking to reach the job site. Work locations include Salt Lake City’s foothills and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, the Jordan River Parkway, properties along City Creek, Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, Parleys Creek, and various city parks and greenways
• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.

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