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City Of Greeley Seasonal Groundskeeper II - Restoration Technician in Greeley, Colorado
Hiring Range: $16.69 - $18.78 Hourly
Seasonal positions for the City of Greeley will be for 6 months/maximum of 1,040 hours from date of hire.
Job Summary: The Natural Areas & Trails (NAT) division, within the City's Culture, Parks and Recreation Department manages over 2,000 acres of natural areas and the city's 40-mile trail system including eleven miles of the regional Poudre River Trail. This growing program is seeking a passionate, creative, and motivated professional to join the team as a Seasonal Restoration Technician, to strive toward NAT's vision of a community connected to nature.
This position will act under the supervision of the Restoration Specialist and performs natural resource management and maintenance operations to restore and maintain the ecological health of the City's natural areas. The position also supports the implementation of plans relating to all aspects of effective resource management and enhancement of Natural Area properties.
The successful applicant will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required for safe pesticide application and will be required to complete training provided by the City of Greeley before applying any chemicals without supervision.
Typical Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Scheduling may include some early mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays.
This requisition is continuous and could close at any time.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver's license & have a good driving record.
Preferred Familiar with equipment such as ATV, tractors, mowing equipment, string trimmer, chainsaw, etc. One to three (1-3) years of introduced and noxious plant management practices. One to three (1-3) years' experience applying herbicides. Proficient in field data collection software (Survey 123, Field Map, GIS, Workforce, etc.). Coursework in Natural Resource Management, Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Management, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to obtain a commercial applicators license if applicant does not currently possess one. Ability to operate pickup trucks, be trained to tow trailers. Knowledge of native and noxious plant species in Colorado. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others. Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly. Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results. Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages. Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies. Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
Essential Functions: Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to effectively control invasive weed species through us ng chemical, mechanical, cultural, and biological controls. Assists in proper loading and mixing of chemicals into equipment. Applies chemicals in an accurate and safe manner using ATV, truck mounted boom, backpack, and hand sprayers. Maintains and utilizes City-provided PPE when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. Assists in seeding and planting projects including site and soil prep. Completes vegetation mapping, surveys, and site assessments using field data collection software and following NAT Standard Operating Procedures. Provides support to other staff during peak times and assists with larger projects (volunteer/service projects and capital improvement projects). Occasionally performs routine natural area maintenance duties including emptying trash containers, picking up litter, cleaning restrooms, repairing vandalism and light construction projects, acts as a member of the snow removal team... for full information follow application link.