Winter & Spring Maintenance Project Lead

City of Burlington, Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, Vermont is seeking a hands-on Parks and Conservation worker to support day-to-day operations across natural areas, trails and gardens. Responsibilities include winter maintenance, project support, and collaboration with volunteers to maintain and improve the Burlington Greenway and other park spaces.

Applicants should have basic conservation experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in conservation, landscaping, land management, or related fields.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required for city vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the conservation team with day-to-day operations.
• Perform winter maintenance on the sea caves ice skating area and other winter recreation areas.
• Implement conservation, trail, bike path and community garden projects.
• Coordinate with volunteers and community garden activities.
• Monitor trails and parks for safety and maintenance issues.

Skills

Conservation

Teamwork

Public communication

GIS

Vehicle operation

Tools

GIS software

Vehicle operation

Job description

This position is responsible for working with the conservation team on day-to-day winter and spring operations including, but not limited to, supporting the operation of the Sea Caves skating and other winter recreation opportunities in natural areas, leading conservation and trail projects, supporting spring start up Burlington Area Community Garden projects, implementing trail, bike path, conservation and garden maintenance and improvement projects, and other tasks within City natural areas and open spaces.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grad: $19.65 - $23.00 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Responsibilities

• Support the conservation team with day-to-day operations
• Perform winter maintenance to the sea caves ice skating area, and other winter recreation within natural areas
• Implement conservation, trail, bike path and community garden infrastructure projects
• Assist with conservation team work days on city-wide conservation service locations including the Burlington Greenway
• Maintain natural surface trailsand community garden areas through vegetation management, invasive species management, trail construction and repairs, and trail infrastructure improvements using a utility vehicle, power mower, trimmers and other maintenance equipment
• Collect and remove trash from trails, community gardens and other park properties
• Assist in graffiti removal such as painting, power washing, and chemical removal of damage
• Safely utilize power equipment and hand tools for brush clearing, vista clearing, tree and shrub maintenance, mowing, rototilling, debris shredding and other land management tasks
• Monitor trails, community gardens and park properties for safety issues, invasive species, storm damage, repair needs, etc.
• Assist in sign management such as fabrication, installation, repair, and design
• Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteer groups as needed
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and volunteers about project details, site specifics, safety and the mission of the conservation team
• Implement tool service and maintenance tasks on all equipment
• Coordinate acquiring, organizing and moving appropriate tools based on tasks
• Assist with project budgeting
• Assist with other parks projects and activities as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the fields of conservation, landscaping, land management, or other related fields.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Basic knowledge of trail design, maintenance, and construction of trail infrastructure preferred
• Safely operate equipment including trucks, trailers, push mowers, trimmers, blowers, power tools, and other construction and vegetation management equipment.
• Effectively communicate with the public and volunteers about project details, site specifics, safety, the mission of the Parks conservation division, and create opportunities for educational programming.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Interest in helping manage and steward Burlington’s natural areas and open spaces.
• Identify and implement land management best practices, including invasive species management.
• Ability to use GIS to create maps and compile data is recommended. Basic computer skills required.
• Work both as part of a team and independently
• The applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver’s license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [e-mail].