NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Forestry and Open Space Technician I II III
CO 80134, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$24.27/hr - $33.26/hr
0+ years expThe Town of Parker is committed to serving its community while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. The Forestry and Open Space Technician is responsible for maintaining the Town's urban forest, open spaces, and trails, ensuring they are in excellent condition through various maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Ensures the Town’s urban forest, open space, and trails are maintained in excellent condition
Participates in a rotation program through multiple properties, ensuring skill development and effective/efficient coverage
Participates in snow removal of town parking lots, trails, sidewalks, residential streets, and other areas as assigned; participates in the setup, teardown, and cleanup of special events
Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment which includes checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; maintains tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records
Performs all aspects of care of urban forestry maintenance including trees and shrubs, removal, design, identification, ordering, planting, and pesticide application
Performs all aspects of care of open space maintenance including trash cleanup, mowing, vegetation and weed control, general/light construction (i.e., fencing), pest control, erosion control, and pesticide application
Performs all aspects of trail care including trash cleanup, mowing, vegetation and weed control, pest control, trimming, sweeping, amenity installation, and pesticide application
Adheres to and ensures compliance with all Town policies and procedures and all divisional rules and regulations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history
Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of trees and open space
Knowledge of tree and plant identification
Knowledge of proper tree and shrub pruning and removal techniques
Knowledge of best practices, techniques, and safety utilized in forestry and open space management
Knowledge of climbing techniques, equipment, and standards
Skill in the use of computers and various software programs
Skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to operate and maintain heavy landscape and construction equipment such as mowers, backhoes, tractors, compressors, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and woodchippers
Ability to operate and maintain small/light equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, shop equipment, and power tools
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
Ability to coordinate activities and cooperatively work with Town Departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals
Ability to work irregular hours or on-call weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or during emergency situations related to maintenance; carries an emergency pager and responds to emergency calls as necessary as part of a rotation
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
Knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Knowledge of tree inventory, open space, and trail locations; fundamental and basic open space and trail maintenance; effective communication
The following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Flagger Certification, CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
The following certifications to be initiated within six (6) months of hire and obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and air brakes
The following certification to be initiated within twelve (12) months of hire and obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire: Certified Operator Colorado Pesticide Applicators License in Turf and Right of Way
Knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Moderate knowledge of open space and trail maintenance, and routine and basic tree maintenance techniques; basic knowledge and ability to climb; ability to perform most tasks independently
Knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Advanced knowledge of open space and trail maintenance; moderate knowledge and ability to climb; advanced tree maintenance techniques; ability to perform all daily assignments independently
The following certifications to be initiated within twelve (12) months of hire and obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire: Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator's License in Turf and Right of Way, NIMS 100
Preferred
six (6) months of experience in forestry and open space or a closely related field
one (1) year of experience as a Forestry and Open Space Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker
two (2) years of experience as a Forestry and Open Space Technician II for the Town of Parker, or four (4) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker in forestry and open space maintenance operations supplemented by two (2) years of snow removal experience
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
401(a) retirement plan
457 retirement plan
Holiday pay
Vacation
Sick leave
Educational assistance program
Employee assistance program
A family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House
Company
NEOGOV
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