Trails Technician - Restoration (Monitoring & Maintenance)

Job Description:

Trails Technician - Restoration (Monitoring & Maintenance)

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/23/25
Division:
Open Space Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

Jefferson County’s Open Space is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate individual to join our team as a part-time Restoration Monitoring and Maintenance Technician. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the success of ecological restoration projects by monitoring site conditions, maintaining restoration areas, and supporting long-term project goals.

SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time position with flexible hours, 10-20 hours per week depending on project needs.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $19 - $22 hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS:

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees can earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Site Monitoring: Conduct site visits to previously restored areas to assess vegetation establishment, soil stability, and overall project success.
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform light weeding, watering of restoration plantings as needed, and ensure erosion control measures (e.g., signage, matting) remain in place and effective.
• Data Collection: Record observations about site conditions, plant growth, and any necessary maintenance or corrective actions.
• Reporting: Communicate findings to the Restoration Specialist and suggest actions to enhance restoration outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Occasionally interact with volunteers and community members, providing updates on restoration efforts or supporting volunteer maintenance days.

Physical Demands:
This position involves hiking on uneven terrain, working in outdoor conditions across various weather scenarios, and carrying light tools, watering packs, or other equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :

• A strong interest in ecological restoration and land stewardship.
• Basic knowledge of native plant identification or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to hike and perform light manual labor in varying terrain and weather.
• Previous experience in ecological restoration, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Arc FieldMaps, iPad) and experience with basic maintenance equipment (e.g., hand tools, watering cans).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on

the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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Maintenance & Trades