Technician II, Natural Areas (Facility Operations)

POSITION TITLE: Technician II, Natural Areas (Facility Operations) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req7651

DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas

LOCATION: NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $47,725.00 - 71,586.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/28/2024.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Wellness program, workout facilities

• Employee/family onsite health clinic

• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas is celebrating 30 years of sharing special habitats like prairies, foothills, waterways, and forests conserved for wildlife and people.  There are 52 conserved natural areas and 114 miles of trail with more being added each year. But the preservation of these natural areas doesn't just happen; it's the result of the work of hundreds of volunteers and paid staff who dedicate themselves to these lands in our neighborhoods, around our city, and in our region.

The Technician II, Natural Areas is a full-time (40 hr/week) position for the Facility Operations Division with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department. The typical schedule for this position is a compressed work week with four

• 10hr days either Monday

• Thursday or Tuesday

• Friday. This position performs work related to facility maintenance for the department including the optimal utilization of the department's facilities, including assessing, and evaluating physical space requirements of the department and recommending plans to meet needs, and ensuring proper functioning of facilities through ongoing inspection and maintenance. The Facility Operations division is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Natural Areas 18 office and shop buildings, 7 residences, one meeting facility, 23 vault toilets, 20+ historic structures, and associated facility infrastructure such as irrigation, backflows, landscaping, vegetation management, solar gates, call boxes, shelters, utilities, waste management contracts, line painting, and concrete and asphalt surfaces. This team also plays an essential role in city-wide trash cleanup operations related to homelessness by working collaboratively with contractors, Police, Neighborhood Services, Natural Areas / Parks Rangers, Social Sustainability, and other partners.

This employee will perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain Natural Areas facilities, historic structures, vault toilets, and related infrastructure. These activities include but are not limited to: cleaning, maintaining inventories and supplies, minor equipment repair and maintenance, parking lot maintenance, snow removal, and small to large scale facility repair work. This position is also involved in maintaining the departments inventory of solar gates, managing contractors, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assessments and compliance work, hazardous material management and abatements, herbicide applications, and utility infrastructure maintenance throughout City of Fort Collins Natural Areas including several regional properties. The ideal candidate has a background in contractor management, site demolition work, asbestos and lead based paint management and abatement, ADA assessments, pollution prevention practices, historic restoration practices, solar gate maintenance, and facility maintenance.

This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy outdoor work that is productive, challenging, and meaningful. This Technician II, Natural Areas position provides a valuable service to the Fort Collins community in addition to serving as an essential component for supporting the Natural Areas department. Growth opportunities are provided for professional development such as attending conferences and training. We encourage you to apply!

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.

• Recommends and implements a variety of work tasks including: habitat improvement actions, trail alignments, grazing strategies, and infrastructure improvements.

• Performs or oversees such activities as keeping inventory, purchasing, grounds and landscape maintenance, irrigation water management, carpentry, cleaning, removing trash, and making general repairs as necessary.

• Coordinates and assists crews involved in the control of weeds on City natural areas.

• Designs and implements systems to construct, inspect, and maintain unpaved trails, structures, and various types of fences.

• Coordinates and participates in restoration activities such as seeding and maintaining native grasses and wildflowers, planting and maintaining native forbs, shrubs and trees.

• Coordinates and implements wildlife management activities such as population counts, surveys, etc., as well as habitat improvement and population management projects

• Operates equipment necessary for maintenance, visitor amenities, and vegetation management projects, including tractor, mower, seed drill, spray and water truck, weed whip, chainsaw, table saw, dump truck, backhoe, loader, snow plow, all-terrain vehicle, skid steer, chipper, and various hand and power tools.

• Cleans and performs simple maintenance procedures for vehicles, equipment, and tools.

• Provides training and guidance to seasonal employees, contract laborers, and volunteers.

Management Responsibilities

No

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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and comprehensive experience of natural areas facilities maintenance and management.

• Skilled in design and construction of public improvements, including fencing, soft trails, kiosks, signs, benches, boardwalks, and foot bridges.

• Skilled in use of integrated weed management techniques.

• Knowledge of local natural areas and wildlife habitat enhancement techniques.

• Skilled in operating and maintaining vehicles, power tools, irrigation systems, and heavy equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, seed drills, mowers, dump trucks with trailers, spray and water trucks, weed whips, chainsaws, table saws, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, snow plows, all-terrain vehicles, skid steer, chippers, and various hand and power tools

• Ability to effectively train, oversee, motivate, and work as a team with seasonal employees and volunteers

• Ability to work effectively with other natural areas technicians and staff as a team to accomplish program goals.

• Ability to work occasional weekends, when necessary.

• Ability to perform routine administrative tasks such as answering the telephone and using a computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to be self-directed, responsible, and use good judgment.

• Ability to work alone or in a group.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredAssociates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions

Experience Requirements

• Two to four years natural areas maintenance related work experience., or a combination of education and experience.

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.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current / Valid Driver's License. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Pesticide Applicator's License, and Hazardous Materials Identification Certification within 3 months of hiring.

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Technician II, Natural Areas

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.

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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.

BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 (CDL) OR 96 (NON-CDL) HOURS OF OFFER.

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