Open Space Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
This is an on-call, part-time, hourly position working no more than 39 hours per week. The position functions independently or as part of a team under the Open Space Program, stewarding ecosystems in the urban environment, enhancing their resiliency, usability, and safety, and ensuring environmental protection. The role is ideal for entry-level and seasoned professionals with educational backgrounds in ecology, environmental studies, natural resources, wildlife conservation, horticulture, forestry, arboriculture, or related disciplines, and with experience in these fields. The position focuses on managing the City’s environmental assets.
Requirements
- At least a 2-year degree in open space management, environmental studies, wildlife conservation, noxious weed and vegetation management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, resilient landscapes or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in a closely related field
- Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated, curious, and committed to production
- Comfortable working independently or in a team setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with others
- Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (availability on weekends as needed)
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate riding mowers, tractors, truck, trailers, and other landscape equipment.
- Ability to read maps and follow verbal and written direction
- Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software
Responsibilities
- Steward 2,000+ acres of urban open spaces through native and invasive vegetation management, restoration, and ecologically sound practices
- Identify, map, and manage plant populations using Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles
- Maintain chemical application equipment and record pesticide applications
- Safely operate a variety of hand tools and other landscape equipment
- Participate in collaborative projects with other work units or volunteer groups
- Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts
- Comply with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5-101-119)
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
