Natural Resources Technician I

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure well-maintained, safe and attractive open lands, natural areas, trails, underpasses, and trailheads to maximize user enjoyment and to protect the environment. Performs trail and open lands maintenance and repairs, weed and vegetation management, restorations, stewardship projects, and construction projects.

The salary range for this position is $22.77- $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $22.77 - $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will close to applicants on: Monday, 4/28/25 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH APPLICATION

ESSETNIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure safe, attractive, well-maintained and accessible trails and open lands by conducting inspection, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Perform field operations including mowing, trimming, seeding, cultivating, planting, pruning, removing, inspecting, snow removal and weed control.
• Safely operates heavy and light duty equipment to include tractors, mowers, seed drills, water trailers, weed whips, chainsaws, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, trailers, ATVs, UTVs, skid steers, chippers, chemical sprayers, and various hand and power tools.
• Assure resources based on proper planning, organizing and scheduling of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure the most efficient and effective use of time and resources by planning and scheduling own work and work for part-time employees.
• Perform various maintenance tasks
• Control noxious and other invasive weeds utilizing herbicides, pesticides, mowing, clipping and pulling using prescribed guidelines; maintains usage records.
• Perform site-specific maintenance, restoration, and habitat improvement projects.
• Install and maintain fences, benches, kiosks, pavilions, trash receptacles, signs, parking areas, and trailheads.
• Perform vandalism and graffiti removal as well as trash and debris collection.
• Lead volunteers and community groups on open land and trails projects.
• Communicate information for internal documenting and for reporting and planning by maintaining, monitoring and updating complete records of recreational trails maintenance activities.

OHTER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• Associate Degree in Natural Resources, Park Maintenance or related field.

Preferred education:

• Degree or training in Natural Resources Management, weed management and native vegetation.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in natural resources, park maintenance or closely related field including operating various types of equipment.

Preferred Experience:

• Trail and open lands maintenance experience is highly desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirement on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator (CO) or Qualified Supervisor (QS) license, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to identify, diagnose vegetation and disease problems and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Determine work needed throughout facility grounds and inspect work results.
• Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides and proper application procedures.
• Knowledge of horticulture, plant identification, basic tree care, planting techniques, proper pruning procedures and basic landscape design.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and blue prints preferred.
• Experience and Understanding a of mapping software programs preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent light moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted recreation passes
• Employee recognition program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check including criminal sex offender search.

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