Conservation Lands Attendant

City of Missoula•Missoula, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Help care for the natural spaces that make Missoula special. As a Conservation Lands Attendant, you’ll support the maintenance and restoration of native habitats, trails, and recreational infrastructure across the City’s conservation lands. From managing invasive species to maintaining trail systems and supporting restoration efforts, this role plays an important part in preserving the health, accessibility, and beauty of Missoula’s outdoor spaces. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and are passionate about environmental stewardship. This is a great opportunity to build practical skills, work as part of a team, and contribute to meaningful projects that benefit both the community and local ecosystems. Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. It is in your best interest to apply soon! To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application. Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of simple construction and maintenance projects, including the use of equipment, materials, and techniques.
Knowledge of turf, trees planting, plant propagation, and general landscaping maintenance.
Knowledge of and ability to promote safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, including risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage and liability.
Skill in following oral and written instructions, while working independently with minimum supervision.
Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and social media, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment.
Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
Skill in creating educational materials, publications, and written reports.
Ability to lead tours and volunteer events.
Ability to operate small power equipment, hand tools, and light equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to learn City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
Ability to learn Missoula’s open space, parks, and urban forestry systems; Montana’s native plants, invasive weeds, and animals; athletic field and court regulations and competitive play standards.
Any combination of training and experience in construction, landscaping, facility maintenance or another relevant field.
Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire. (Valid out-of-state driver’s license are acceptable for students)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Implement restoration of native plant communities and wildlife habitats on conservation lands, including plant material collection, greenhouse work, seeding, planting and site maintenance.
Implement invasive plant species control using chemical and mechanical methods (herbicide application, hand pulling, cutting, chipping, etc.).
Maintain recreational infrastructure and trails on conservation lands, using various light equipment, vehicles, and hand tools.
Maintain vegetation, signage, and infrastructure associated with conservation lands trails and trailheads.
Perform light forestry work to improve health and control woody invasive species and maintain appropriate clearance along trail corridors.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of small equipment and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.
Maintain restoration of native plant communities and wildlife habitats on conservation lands.
Assist with greenhouse plant propagation and invasive species control using chemical and mechanical methods (herbicide application, hand pulling, cutting, chipping, etc.)
Collect native plant materials and maintain planting and restoration efforts in the greenhouse and fields.
Perform light forestry restoration to improve health and control woody invasive species.
Provide maintenance of prior restoration planting projects and sites, such as watering and weeding.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of small equipment.