JOB
Do you enjoy visiting Missoula's open space Conservation Lands and want to find a way to help take care of them? This position may be for you! The Conservation Lands Maintenance Technician performs maintenance of native landscapes, ecosystems, and recreational resources, and infrastructure on City of Missoula open space Conservation Lands.Job Status: Regular, Full-Time; Union Affiliated position - Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)Details: Applicant screening will begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application. Please ensure that all details are entered on the application form. Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinate conservation lands maintenance crews in performing native habitat and recreational infrastructure maintenance duties; determine crew assignments; review work; provide training on job-specific duties and safety practices. Perform various conservation lands facility construction and maintenance functions, including surveying sites for grade, digging and trenching, pouring concrete, constructing pedestrian and mountain bike trails, trailheads, parking lots, signage, etc. Provide support in maintaining public parks, including landscaping, above ground irrigation, and snow & ice removal.Maintain multiple native habitat-types, including restoration with native plants, herbicide applications, forest thinning, pruning, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat improvement, seeding, collection of plant materials, etc.Provide support with developing work plans, assessing risks, and implementing various contracts.Assist with generating and maintaining inventories and ordering materials; maintain maintenance records.Operate a variety of tools, vehicles, and equipment needed for habitat restoration and trail work, including backhoes, mini-excavators, skid-steers, dump trucks, tractors, forklifts, flail mowers, ATVs, herbicide sprayers, chainsaws, GPS units, welders, etc.Assist with responding to various inquires and providing information on conservation lands management activities.Perform other duties, as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to three (3) years of land management experience, or another relevant field. Must have a valid Montana commercial driver’s license** with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Must be able to obtain an herbicide applicator license within 90 days of hire.Experience in recreation management, ecology, or biology, preferred.