Trailheads Crew Member

City of Boulder; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boulder is seeking a Trailhead MaintenanceWorker to perform a variety of duties on Open Space and Mountain Parks properties. You will repair infrastructure, maintain accessible trails, manage vegetation, and assist with snow removal while communicating with the community and collaborating with work groups.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. The role is full-time, on-site with a 40-hour work week and benefits according to city policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical/manual tasks outdoors in various weather.
• Excellent customer service and communication with public and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailhead maintenance tasks and construct/repair trailhead infrastructure.
• Maintain accessible amenities and compliant trails.
• Operate basic maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Assist winter snow removal and trash/recycling services.
• Engage with the public as a City representative in public spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver's license

Job description

Employment Information

Its a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 Compensation Details: Full Pay Range 21.01 - 29.40 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: Seasonal Traditional Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of trailhead maintenance tasks on Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) properties as assigned by OSMP staff. Provides a great opportunity to see all of OSMP lands, communicate directly with the community, and collaborate with other work groups.

• Repairs and constructs trailhead infrastructure such as fences, gates, picnic tables, timber structures, benches, bike racks, waste infrastructure, native gardens, drainage infrastructure, shelters, and signage.
• Ensures and maintains accessible amenities around trailheads, including construction and maintenance of accessible trails to defined standards.
• Works on vegetation management – mowing, trimming, weed whipping, and removal of invasive plants by other methods. Requires knowledge of native plant management.
• Works on parking lot repair – filling and repairing potholes by hand and grading surfaces with heavy equipment, such as skid steers and backhoes.
• Contributes to snow removal in winter season through use of shovels, snow blowers, or plows.
• Services trash and recycling at trail heads and access points.
• Cleans and maintains outhouses at OSMP facilities by hand and with power washing equipment.
• Works with contract work crews, volunteers, community and court-ordered service persons on trailhead related tasks.
• Collects and uses reports data through use of asset management software to inform work plan.
• Interacts with the public through a customer service lens as a representative of the City working in public spaces.
• Works independently and as part of a team to implement scheduled work plan and react to emergent maintenance situations, often called on to make informed decisions without direct guidance from leadership.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to help out in any capacity.
• Ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to complete work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn
• Ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.
• Ability to demonstrate direct, courageous communication by openly sharing successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction involving task assignments and safety protocols.
• Ability to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly
• Ability to identify what needs to be done and initiate it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions
• Ability to take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, act accordingly to prevent accidents, use all proper safety equipment, report all accidents and damage to city property.
• Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
• Ability to work effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams.
• Skill in actively listening to concerns and openness to the ideas of colleagues and customers.
• Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to select and use 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, including skid steers, excavators, and backhoes.
• Ability to drive large mirror dependent trucks with/without trailers.
• Skills in landscaping, construction, trail or trailhead maintenance.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn data driven asset management software.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify native and invasive plants, as well as proper management strategies.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. No experience is required for this role. Must hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.

Supervision

Supervision received: Trailheads Asset Manager Supervision exercised: None

Working Conditions and Requirements

Physical 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 to40 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 trailers; a range of relevant and appropriate tools and equipment.

EEO Statement

As part of the City of Boulder's commitment to a future with equitable access to health, prosperity, and fulfillment that is not limited by a person’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic status, it is the city’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or policy. Add your voice and talents to the City of Boulder and help us grow in service excellence for an inspired future. Through our focus on Racial Equity, our employee benefits, and the programs and resources available to our diverse staff, we work to intentionally embed our core values into the fabric of our organization. The city recognizes that careers are shaped through many pathways, and we value the perspectives and talents that come with them. We believe that diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We welcome candidates with a wide range of lived experiences and professional backgrounds - including those historically excluded or underrepresented in government. We especially encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others whose voices haven't always been heard in public service. Our commitment to equity also extends to the planet we share. We’re working toward a sustainable, thriving community that supports clean energy, protects ecosystems, and uses resources responsibly for generations to come.