Trails Laborer II

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Job Description

Duties:

Performs monitoring, maintenance, surfacing, and repair of Parks natural surface trails and bridges.
Carries out general upkeep and monitoring of parks areas including trash removal, signage upkeep, and surveying property lines.
Conducts vegetation management activities including mowing, trimming, clearing downed trees, tree pruning, brush and debris removal, material hauling, and leaf raking.
Assists with volunteer coordination and other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

Performs natural surface trail maintenance activities to ensure park safety, access, cleanliness, and appearance, as well as to protect natural resources.
Operates and maintains vehicles and small equipment, uses hand tools, installs and maintains signage and trail structures.
Utilizes GIS and City asset management software to track daily work activities.
Communicates daily with Trails Specialist(s) and Natural Resources Manager to report problems, maintenance needs, and weekly work updates.
Assists with training volunteers about safe and proper trail maintenance and improvement techniques.
Follows and initiates correct procedures during emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned (e.g. assist other staff or areas within Operations Division as needed).

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of current trail design techniques and prior experience trail building with hand tools.
Knowledge and skill in the safe operation of light trucks, brush cutters, push mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, power tools, hand tools, and other related grounds keeping equipment.
Must be reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and have the ability to follow oral and written direction, and be capable of performing physically demanding field work.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude and team mentality, and have the ability to communicate and work well with coworkers and the public.
Prior volunteer coordination is experience desirable. Must have the ability to train, motivate, and direct volunteers in trail improvement activities.
Understanding of GIS software and/or field collection platforms.
Must possess or obtain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibility

Responsible for regular trails and park maintenance, and general appearance of assigned park areas, as well as assisting with trail-related volunteer activities

Physical Effort

Must be in excellent physical condition. Moderate to strenuous physical effort and movement of extremities is frequently required for extended periods of time in the lifting, carrying, and loading of equipment, tools, soil, rocks, logs, etc.; and to operate equipment and perform work tasks. Work activities commonly involve hiking long distances, bending, stooping, cutting, shoveling, power tool operation, and hand tool use. Employee must be physically capable of lifting weights in excess of 75 pounds.

Working Conditions

Employee performs duties out of doors, in varying conditions, with occasional requirements to work in extreme weather, such as high heat and humidity and low temperatures. Work sites may involve exposure to ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and stinging insects; as well as to noise, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions, including use of City provided Personal Protective Equipment, must be followed to avoid injury and incident. Some computer and mobile device use is required.

Hours

Monday–Friday availability, 20–40 hours per week, except holidays and during periods of inclement weather. Work duties and schedule may vary with the season. Occasional evenings or Saturdays will be required.

Season

March–November. Term of employment not to exceed nine months.

Immediate Supervisors

Trails Specialists and Natural Resources Manager

Salary

$16.86 per hour.

Applicants for this position are subject to a criminal history background check. Direct deposit is a required condition of employment.

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for this position must send a resume and cover letter to:

Bloomington Parks and Recreation
401 N. Morton St. Ste. 250
Bloomington, IN 47404

Resumes may be dropped off at the reception desk in the atrium inside

City Hall
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404

during business hours between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Resumes may also be mailed to

Bloomington Parks and Recreation
PO Box 848
Bloomington, IN 47402

or send by email ([email protected]) to Bloomington Parks and Recreation. If submitting application materials via email, please include the title of the position and the applicant's name in the subject line.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

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The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status, and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

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