Technician I, Parks (The Farm)

About the role

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has served as an educational and hands-on family fun experience for Fort Collins residents and visitors since 1985. The farm hosts interactive experiences, farm animals, party rentals, pony rides, a farm store, and more for the many guests seeking local fun.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for livestock including daily pen cleaning and maintenance.
• Answer questions from the visiting public.
• Give educational tours, assist in children’s programs/events, driving hayrides for the public.
• Perform tasks as outlined by the farmer such as animal health care, cutting the grass, milking the cow, repairing fences, construction work, painting, preparing animals for program use, etc.
• Report animal food needs, damage, or missing tools and equipment.
• Operate farm equipment including ¾ ton truck with stock trailer, small front end loader, lawn mower, and tractor with attachments such as hayrack, rotary mower, snow plow, harrows, plow and disc.
• Use hand tools related to carpentry, plumbing and excavation.
• Responsible for purchasing and reconciling procurement card receipts.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the farm, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience working with animals.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
• College Degree based in agriculture or related field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farm animals and their care.
• Skills to provide basic health care for animals.
• Skills to do simple machinery maintenance, carpentry, building and fence maintenance.
• Ability to operate trucks, tractors and similar equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Knowledge of Farm Hand Job Description.
• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal conditions on a daily basis.
• Ability to effectively deal with volunteers, help other staff, and serve the visiting public and the children in The Farm programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, participants and the public.
• Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.
• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of farm animals and their care.
• Basic health care skills for animals.
• Maintenance and repair skills for farm equipment and structures.
• Operational skills for various types of farm equipment.
• Communication skills to interact with the public and staff.
• Sensitivity to diverse populations and age groups.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children)

Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Wellness program, workout facilities

Employee/family onsite health clinic

Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

Collaborative work environment

Pay

Annual salary range: $44,907.00 - 67,359.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Annuual anticipated hiring range: $46,000.00 - 54,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Schedule

Full-time regular schedule