Parks Technician - Forestry and Horticulture (Part-Time) (82651)
About The Position
Part-time Forestry and Horticulture Staff perform a variety of entry-level forestry and/or horticulture related maintenance activities including planting or transplanting trees, shrubs, and flowers, tree removals, watering, mulching, weeding operations, irrigation repairs, and other urban forest or ornamental landscape bed maintenance activities. This position may also occasionally support other work groups within the Parks and Open Space Division including work in Parks Maintenance, Athletics, and/or Open Space and Trails. Anticipated Work Schedule: Part-time staff may work up to 40+ hours per week and must be available a minimum of 16 hours per week. There are two primary shift groups: M-F 6:30am-5pm Tu-Fri 6:30am-5pm Flexible scheduling options may be accommodated based on work group needs. Employees in this classification are limited to 1,560 hours per year with no termination date.
Requirements
- Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Arboriculture assignments including planting and transplanting of trees, site preparation, installation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching and tree removal.
- Horticulture assignments including planting of shrubs and flowers, site preparation, installation, pruning, watering, and mulching.
- Weeding of tree rings, perennial shrub beds, and/or annual flower beds.
- Assisting with landscape bed renovations.
- Performing a variety of light and heavy laboring activities utilizing pickup trucks, trailers, woodchippers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, stump grinders, and various hand tools and other powered maintenance equipment.
- Performing snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment, or heavy equipment as assigned.
- Cleaning and organization of shop area.
- Open space and trails maintenance including mowing and trimming, trash collection, fence installation and other related light construction activities.
- Turf maintenance, playground maintenance, hardscape maintenance, irrigation repair, and other related assignments.
- Athletic field maintenance including infield skin work, clay, field prep, and painting athletic surfaces.
- Applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with prescribed guidelines; maintaining usage records.
- Safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment.
- Following all safety protocols for working in traffic and congested areas.
- Working in ditches and confined spaces and all other work environments.
Benefits
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
- Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
