Trailheads Crew Member

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Final date to receive applications:

September 23, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range
21.01 - 29.40

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Traditional Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description

Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of trailhead maintenance tasks on Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) properties as assigned by OSMP staff. Provides a great opportunity to see all of OSMP lands, communicate directly with the community, and collaborate with other work groups.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Repairs and constructs trailhead infrastructure such as fences, gates, picnic tables, timber structures, benches, bike racks, waste infrastructure, native gardens, drainage infrastructure, shelters, and signage.

Ensures and maintains accessible amenities around Trailheads, including construction and maintenance of accessible trails to defined standards.

Works on vegetation management – mowing, trimming, weed whipping, and removal of invasive plants by other methods. Requires knowledge of native plant management.

Works on parking lot repair – filling and repairing potholes by hand and grading surfaces with heavy equipment, such as skid steers and backhoes.

Contributes to snow removal in winter season through use of shovels, snow blowers, or plows.

Services trash and recycling at trail heads and access points.

Cleans and maintains outhouses at OSMP facilities by hand and with power washing equipment.

Works with contract work crews, volunteers, community and court-ordered service persons on trailhead related tasks.

Collects and uses reports data through use of asset management software to inform work plan.

Interacts with the public through a customer service lens as a representative of the City working in public spaces.

Works independently and as part of a team to implement scheduled work plan and react to emergent maintenance situations, often called on to make informed decisions without direct guidance from leadership.

Completes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAbility and willingness to help out in any capacity.

Ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.

Ability to complete work in a timely and consistent manner.

Ability to demonstrate commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn

Ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.

Ability to demonstrate direct, courageous communication by openly sharing successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.

Ability to follow written and oral direction involving task assignments and safety protocols.

Ability to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly

Ability to identify what needs to be done and initiate it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions.

Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions

Ability to take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, act accordingly to prevent accidents, use all proper safety equipment, report all accidents and damage to city property.

Ability to understand the interests and…