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Natural Areas - Crew Member
$37k-49k (estimate)
Part Time | Public Administration
1 Month Ago
City of Fort Collins is Hiring a Natural Areas - Crew Member Near Fort Collins, CO
POSITION TITLE: Natural Areas - Crew Member (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7496
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/19/2024.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer.
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
REQUISITION #: req7496
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/19/2024.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
SUMMARY: The Natural Areas Trails and Visitor Amenities Crew Member Part-time (under 29 hours per week) position with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Dept. We are currently looking to fill two vacant positions. These employees perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in natural areas maintenance. These activities can include: trail and fence construction, repair, and maintenance; trash and litter removal; vault toilet cleaning; installation of signs; construction and repairs of public amenities; planting and seeding; weed control; and other maintenance activities on natural area sites of varying size and composition.
This position will be expected to work 29 hours/week. With schedule options for Monday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Friday. Each day will be 9-10 hour workdays.
All positions are hourly and do not provide insurance or retirement benefits.
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Natural Areas Supervisor with field guidance from a Natural Areas Technicians.
Supervision Exercised: May oversee volunteer groups of varying sizes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:
This position will be expected to work 29 hours/week. With schedule options for Monday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Friday. Each day will be 9-10 hour workdays.
All positions are hourly and do not provide insurance or retirement benefits.
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Natural Areas Supervisor with field guidance from a Natural Areas Technicians.
Supervision Exercised: May oversee volunteer groups of varying sizes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Constructs and maintains soft surface trails;
- Removes trash and litter from natural area sites;
- Cleans vault toilets;
- Constructs and repairs kiosks, sign frames, fences, boardwalks, irrigation systems, and other structures; Installs signs, benches, and other structures;
- Controls vegetation through mowing, cutting, spraying herbicides, and other techniques;
- May assist with gravel parking lot grading operations including use of heavy equipment;
- May plant, water, and provide other aftercare of native plants;
- Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on equipment and vehicles such as mowers, trucks, sprayers, water pumps, etc;
- Work with integrity and maintain a safe work environment;
- Perform other related work as assigned.
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, carry, talk, hear, and traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, twist, push, and pull. The employee must have manual dexterity to operate tools and motor and manual vehicles. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, sometimes severe in nature. The employee will be expected to work on natural areas sites inhabited by rattlesnakes and sites containing prairie dogs that may be infected with plague. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will, on occasion, be required to work in high, exposed locations.
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate a variety of automotive and power equipment.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside professionals, and the general public.
- Ability to work a variety of weekday, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Ability to work additional hours required for special events and emergency situations.
- Ability to successfully complete additional training.
- Ability to guide volunteer groups.
- Ability to use computers and other standard office equipment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, carry, talk, hear, and traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, twist, push, and pull. The employee must have manual dexterity to operate tools and motor and manual vehicles. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, sometimes severe in nature. The employee will be expected to work on natural areas sites inhabited by rattlesnakes and sites containing prairie dogs that may be infected with plague. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will, on occasion, be required to work in high, exposed locations.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$37k-49k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/08/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/03/2024
WEBSITE
fcgov.com
HEADQUARTERS
FORT COLLINS, CO
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
TYPE
Private
CEO
WAYDE TROXELL
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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