Maintenance Technician, Senior (Wildfire Mitigation & Forestry - Fuels Technician)

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join its Wildfire Mitigation Section. This position involves assessing wildfire risks to residents, managing vegetation in critical areas, and working with specialized equipment to enhance community safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma and extensive experience in related fields, alongside strong organizational and public speaking skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Incentives for exceptional performance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) and additional specialized training.
• Five years of full-time experience in a related field.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite wildfire risk assessments and manage data tracking.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment for wildfire mitigation.
• Assist with public education and outreach programs.

Skills

Knowledge of vegetative fuels

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Specialized training related to this position

Tools

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician, Senior (Wildfire Mitigation & Forestry - Fuels Technician)

Maintenance Technician, Senior (Wildfire Mitigation & Forestry - Fuels Technician)

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Salary

$53,819.00 - $64,608.65 Annually

Location

Fire Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17234

Division

Fire Department

Department

Wildfire Mitigation

Opening Date

06/03/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Maintenance Technician, Senior (Wildfire Mitigation & Forestry - Fuels Technician)

In this position, you will perform semi-skilled equipment operation and support office needs for the CSFD (Colorado Springs Fire Department) Wildfire Mitigation Section.

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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Conduct onsite consultation and provide wildfire risk reduction recommendations to homeowners
• Conduct cost share stipend consultations and assist with tracking cost share stipends for grant tracking and reporting
• Manage wildfire risk assessment map to include updating risk assessments, data collection, data entry and progress tracking
• Maintaining records, and preparing reports
• Conduct media interviews as needed
• Represent the CSFD Wildfire Mitigation Section on committees and at workshops as needed
• Assist with the submission of Firewise USA applications
• Conduct vegetation management inspections in the wildland urban interface as needed
• Conduct wildfire risk reduction presentations in various meeting forums
• Manage fuel moisture monitoring by collecting samples, calculating moisture percentages, and tracking and reporting data
• Assist the program with hazardous fuels reduction projects by thinning brush, chipping woody debris, removing biomass, marking removal trees, flagging project boundaries, making maps, and collecting data as needed.
• Safely operate and maintain high powered and specialized equipment, including dump trucks, woodchippers, chainsaws, power tools (i.e. brush cutters, leaf blowers, mowers), and hand tools as needed.
• Trouble-shoot and provide basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Assist with training Wildfire Mitigation Section staff on high powered and specialized equipment
• Perform clerical duties, tracking, and logistic support in an office setting
• RegisterresidentsforvariousCSFDWildfireMitigationSectionprograms
• Provide courteous service and assistance to City residents
  
  

Examples of Job Competencies

• Knowledge of the principles of vegetative fuels and fire behavior
• Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the citizens of Colorado Springs, customers, and staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) and additional specialized training related to this position
• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in a field related to assigned division
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
  
  

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of direct supervisory experience
• National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type II certification
• National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Wildland Fire Chainsaw Certification
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
  
  

Additional Information

This position requires working in both an office setting and outside around moving vehicles and heavy equipment.

Physical Demands: The ability to lift, carry, and drag up to 50 pounds frequently, distinguish colors, pull, reach, bend, climb, and kneel for extended periods is required.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Office environment and outdoors around moving vehicles and heavy equipment

Extreme Temperature - Frequently

Wetness and Humidity - Frequently

Respiratory Hazards - Frequently (odors, fumes, dust, and gases)

Noise and Vibrations - Frequently (machinery)

Physical Hazards - Frequently

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently (forestry related equipment)

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Please contact CSFD Human Resources at [e-mail] or 719-385-7244

for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
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Do you have equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) and additional specialized training related to this position?

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Do you have five (5) years of full-time professional experience in a field related to assigned division?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. if no, please enter n/a.

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Does the experience above include the operation of chainsaws and forestry-related equipment?

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• No
  
  

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. if no, please enter n/a.

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Do you possess, or can you obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have six (6) or more months of direct supervisory experience?

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• No
  
  

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. if no, please enter n/a.

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Do you have National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type II certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) Wildland Fire Chainsaw Certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please explain your experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) in written detail, including how you gained the experience.

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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