Overview: The Town of Windsor is seeking one qualified candidate for the Open Space & Trails Technician I, II, or III position. The successful applicant will be hired at either the Open Space & Trails Technician I, II, or III level, depending on experience and qualifications.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Open Space & Trails Technician I is $21.95 - $23.87 per hour, the Open Space & Trails Technician II is $26.56 - $28.89 per hour, and the Open Space & Trails Technician III is $28.61 - $31.47 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Work Schedule: Day/ Hours Typically M-F 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; may be asked to work evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the department and town
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Open Space and Trails Division, this individual will work in a team-based environment supporting the department's mission and vision, along with the goals and philosophies of the Open Space and Trails Manager. This is the entry-level class in the Open Space and Trails Technician series. This position will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in open space and range management, trail maintenance and repair, and public land operations, associated equipment and facilities: operates a variety of maintenance vehicles, equipment, and tools to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
The Open Space and Trails Technician I is required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Open Space and Trails Technician I works under the direct supervision/leadership of the Open Space and Trails Manager or designee to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances. Individuals report directly to the Open Space and Trails Manager and are a part of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department and may receive guidance regarding daily work from other Team Members and Supervisors.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
This position may work with seasonal staff and volunteers and will be expected to effectively build relationships and lead a safe working environment by providing clear direction, tools, and equipment while working side by side with work teams.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are with superiors, peers, subordinates, elected officials, users, and/or vendors. Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skills to influence persons at all levels. The individual is accountable for the results of the contact.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative?of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential?functions of this job.
The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such as an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to noise and vibration.
The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, or the skin.
The employee works in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
This position is considered safety-sensitive because the individual must operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as a regular function of daily job duties.
Additional Information:
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Town of Windsor reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary, with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation:
The Town of Windsor is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with the Colorado Protections for Public Workers Act (PROPWA) and other applicable laws. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
