Seasonal Trailhead Maintenance Technician

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PSLF eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Boulder County’s Parks and Open Space Department is hiring two seasonal Trailhead Maintenance Technicians to service trailhead facilities, collect trash, clean restrooms, and perform maintenance tasks in outdoor park settings. Work is primarily outdoors in all weather, often solo, using hand and power tools.

The positions are hourly, non-benefited, with up to 40 hours per week. Shifts are Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, based in Longmont, CO at 5201 St Vrain Rd.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check contingent on job offer.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment physical required.

Responsabilidades

• Trailhead restroom cleaning, restocking and sanitation.
• Routine trailhead trash and recycling pickup.
• Light construction and maintenance on park facilities.
• Assist with graffiti removal using pressure washing equipment and cleaners.
• Operate hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Perform various construction/maintenance tasks excluding electrical/HVAC.

Conocimientos

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Independent work

Truck operation

Snow removal equipment

Tool maintenance

Cultural responsiveness

Field autonomy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire 2 (two) Seasonal Trailhead Maintenance Technicians. The main job function will include routine trash/recycling collection, restroom cleaning, sanitizing, servicing, and general maintenance of our park trailhead facilities. They will perform all methods of construction/building maintenance (with the exception of Electrical & HVAC systems), work primarily in outdoor locations, in all weather conditions, and regularly use available resources such as hand and power tools for necessary jobs. This position requires you to predominately work alone. Come work for Boulder County's beautiful park system set in the foothills of Colorado! Get the chance to interact with appreciative park users, spot a variety of wildlife at the trailheads, and take in the picturesque mountain views during your work days. These positions are an opportunity to practice your problem-solving skills and work with your hands in an outdoor setting for a community that holds their parks and open spaces in high regard.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work up to 40 hours per week, Sunday - Wednesday 7:00am - 5:30pm or Wednesday - Saturday 7:00am - 5:30pm. This position will work out of 5201 St Vrain Rd., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range

$25.00Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• First Round Interviews: Week of October 19th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 26th
• Reference Check: Week of October 26th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Trailhead restroom cleaning, re-stocking, and sanitation implementation
2. Routine trailhead trash and recycling pick-up
3. Performing light construction and maintenance on park facilities
4. Assists with graffiti removal, utilizing pressure washing equipment and specialized cleaning products
5. Performing semi-skilled duties in the operation of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment
6. Performing various manners of construction/building maintenance (with the exception of Electrical & HVAC systems)
7. Assisting with other trailhead operation related projects
8. Snow removal using a snowplow
9. Performs related work, as required
10. May be reassigned during emergency situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• High school diploma or equivalent

DRIVER'S LICENSE

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform manual labor jobs, such as regular heavy lifting and operation of hand and power tools
• Understanding safety measures and taking precautionary actions while in the field
• Ability to operate large trucks, snow removal equipment, and other methods related to the job
• Knowledge of repairing and maintaining tools
• Strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusion
• Proficiency when working independently on the job and in the field with little supervision

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.