Site Construction Technician - Seasonal

Site Construction Technician

Join the award-winning Parks Department as a Seasonal Site Construction Technician and help build and maintain Aspen's beautiful parks and open spaces. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a stunning mountain setting, whether entering the construction field or expanding existing skills. Training and support are provided by an experienced team. Responsibilities include assisting with the construction of parks, gardens, playgrounds, and other public spaces.

City-managed vehicles and work carts are provided for transportation between job sites. Supervision exercised and received:
This position reports directly to the Construction and Restoration Field Supervisor.

Enjoy Parks & Open Space Benefits:
• End-of-season bonuses of $500 or $750, based on hours worked, and $750 bonuses for eligible employees who return for additional seasons
• Seasonal employment with flexible work arrangements
• Use of City-managed vehicles during the workday, as needed
• Collaborative and supportive team-oriented workplace
• Opportunities for field-based, outdoor work in a dynamic environment
• Hands-on experience supporting natural resource management and environmental stewardship
• Meaningful public service work benefiting the Aspen community
• Strong emphasis on employee safety and training.
• Carpool and bus pass programs are available. The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

¡Hablamos español! We welcome Spanish-speaking applicants and provide a supportive bilingual environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Operates vehicles, including cars, trucks, and electric or gas-powered work carts.
• Maintains tools and equipment in proper working order and reports any maintenance needs.

Public Interaction and Safety
• Responds professionally to occasional interactions with the general public and directs inquiries to supervisors as needed.
• Follows proper safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) responsibly.
• Operates hand tools and light construction equipment safely and effectively.

Project Support
• Assists with construction and renovation of parks, playgrounds, fencing, irrigation systems, and other capital improvement projects.
• Assists with special projects, seasonal events, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.

City Organizational Values
• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Service:
Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership:
Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship:
Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation:
Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
• Communication:
Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal:
Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology:
Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

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