CPW Park Resource Technician IV James M. Robb Colorado River State Park Fruita Section

About the role

This position exists to provide a safe and pleasant environment for recreational activities by cleaning, repairing, replacing and operating equipment, systems, facilities, grounds and infrastructure for the use of park visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Schedules for this position is dictated by peak visitation patterns.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, schedules, trains, disciplines and mentors temporary staff assigned to the maintenance section.
• Assigns and inspects tasks, equipment and methods for work projects.
• Schedules and coordinates work crews.
• Inspects and approves work done.
• Plans distribution of allocated maintenance operating funds.
• Recommends increases, plans special projects, expenditures (e.g. vegetative management, MRMI etc.).
• Plans and makes purchases of equipment and consumable supplies.
• Develops controlled maintenance and preventative maintenance plans for all facilities.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in construction, Natural Resources, Engineering, P.E / Professional Engineer, Water resources planning or management, Certified Trades, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical resource management, wildlife habitat management, rangeland management, farming, or ranching, specifically pesticide/herbicide application, vertebrate control, invasive species management (aquatic and terrestrial) or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• A combination of related education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Qualifications

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Must be able to maintain the park's irrigation system including work on pumps, irrigation lines and sprinklers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Colorado Distribution and Collection water license within nine (9) months of hire.
• May be required to work weekends/holidays and after hours shifts.
• Must be capable of operating maintenance equipment including but not limited to: push and riding mowers, chain saws, weed whips, tractors, skid steer, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck, and OHV’s.
• Proficiency with saws, drills and powered landscaping equipment is required.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

Skills

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multi tasking skills.
• Ability to keep motivated with little supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications.
• Ability to work with a wide array of contractors to perform skilled services on the park.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental plans.
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Wellness programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave.
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is dictated by peak visitation patterns.