Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Natural Areas Crew Member (Hourly)

REQUISITION #:

req8241

DEPARTMENT:

Natural Areas

LOCATION:

NIX SITE MAINTENANCE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY:

Variable Hourly

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE:

$16.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application deadline is

3:00 p.m. MT

on 12/1/2025

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Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required

. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)



While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.




SUMMARY:

This job posting is for two (2) positions within the Built Infrastructure (BI) work group located within the City of Fort

Collins Natural Areas Department.

These positions will be year- round, part-time (<29hrs/week).

Under the supervision of the Facility Operations (FO) and Trails and Visitor Amenities (TVA) Senior Supervisors, these employees will be expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks relating to the maintenance of Natural Areas facilities and trails. These activities can include turf maintenance, weed control, minor irrigation repairs, trail and fence construction, vault toilet cleaning and painting, signage maintenance, and providing visitor information. Additionally, during the months of April through October, assisting with visitor use management at Gateway Natural Area and Bobcat Natural Area.

Each position is expected to work 29 hrs/week. Working holidays is determined by supervisor discretion for department needs.

All positions are hourly and do not provide insurance or retirement benefits.

Supervision Received: These employees will receive supervision from the Facility Operations (FO) and the Trails and Visitor Amenities (TVA) Senior Supervisors. FO and TVA technicians along with Natural Areas Rangers will provide field guidance.

Supervision Exercised: These employees may assist in overseeing volunteer groups of various sizes.

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Removal of trash and litter, clean shelters and grills, and perform vault toilet maintenance Turf management including mowing, weed whipping, aeration, fertilizing, and minor irrigation repairs. Visitor use management including traffic control, providing visitor information about site and regulations, and assistance with pay station (at Gateway Natural Area only). Perform maintenance duties including painting, sanding, staining, and general cleaning Construct and maintain soft surface trails. Construct and repair kiosks, sign frames, fences, boardwalks and install signs, benches, and other structures. Operate and maintain equipment such as pick-up trucks, mowers, sprayers, and other small equipment. Be able to communicate with on-duty Ranger and other Natural Area staff to request assistance or report an incident. Work with integrity to maintain a safe work environment. Perform other work as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Various sized vehicles including pick-up trucks, trailers, small dump trucks (non-CDL), mowers, tractors, UTVs, Toolcat, and skid steer. Additionally, these positions will require the use of various power and manual tools including impact drills, table saws, drill press, chainsaws, shovels, pickaxes, wrenches, etc. Job will require occasional use of standard office equipment, including computers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent communication skills. Able to work unsupervised. Confident and self-motivated. Desire for a career in park management, natural resources, and/or park maintenance. Ability to use basic hand and power tools. Ability to operate and maintain irrigation systems. Ability to operate a wide variety of automotive and power equipment used for natural areas restoration and maintenance. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside professionals, and the general public. Ability to work a variety of weekday, evenings, weekend, and holiday hours. Ability to work additional hours required for special events and emergency situations. Ability to successfully complete additional training. Ability to guide volunteer groups. Ability to use computers and other standard office equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current Driver's License.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIEINCE:

High School or general education degree (GED); college-level course work in natural resources or related field preferred. College course work and volunteer experience may substitute for work experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, carry, talk, hear, and traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, twist, push, and pull. The employee must have manual dexterity to operate tools and motor and manual vehicles. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, sometimes severe in nature. The employee will be expected to work on natural areas sites inhabited by rattlesnakes and sites containing prairie dogs that may be infected with plague. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will, on occasion, be required to work in high, exposed locations.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application packet.



The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

:

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.



The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.



Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.



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POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT (MVR) REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)



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