Space and Trails and Ski Area Maintenance Technician

The City of Steamboat Springs is pleased to announce a job opening in our Parks & Recreation Department as an Open Space and Trails and Ski Area Maintenance Technician.

Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay, but being a part of our amazing team of people is even better.

Depending on the level of experience and certifications you have, pay and job requirements may vary as follows:

• Maintenance Technician I: $23.06 - $32.29/hr.
• Maintenance Technician II: $25.37 - $35.52/hr.
• Maintenance Technician III: $27.91 - $39.07/hr.

As a member of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Open Space and Trails/Ski Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks and operates a variety of equipment in all phases of construction, repair, and maintenance of the City’s trails and open spaces as well as Howelsen Hill Ski Area.

Works under the general supervision of the Open Space and Trails/Ski Foreman.

Serves as a lead worker over lower-level maintenance employees, seasonal employees, contractors, volunteers, and community service workers.

Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well‑being, Respect and Compassion, while always espousing safety.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The primary duties of each Trails and Ski Maintenance Technician will be dependent upon the division(s) and/or facilities they are assigned to (ex. golf and ice rink, parks and ski, trails and ski, parks and snow removal, or ski and rodeo).

Leads and performs trail maintenance work on all hard and soft surface city trails. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment. Is proficient in trail maintenance and construction duties, including trail brushing, clearing downed trees, erosion control, and tread restoration; maintains and constructs drainage systems, trail bridges, culverts, fences, signs, and gates.

Is proficient in the operation and maintenance of the ski area, including customer service, signage, snow making systems, ski lifts, lift shacks, and Howelsen Hill lodge. May perform snow making duties including carrying and moving snow making hoses and cords, digging out snow guns, adjusting nucleators, and relocating snow guns. May serve as a ski patroller.

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