Job Summary
The Open Space Technician is a full time year round position responsible for continuous conservation and maintaining open space under the District's jurisdiction, focusing on supervising natural resources.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older with a valid U.S. driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in maintenance, construction of natural or recreational resources, ecology, botany, wildlife, horticulture, trails, landscaping, parks, or a related field.
· Utah Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license, equivalent license from another state, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check, drug test, and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.
Preferred but not required:
Essential Functions
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation.
- Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, restoration, and repair activities of District open space and related facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public.
- Perform noxious weed management using mechanical, chemical, and biological methods.
- Perform site visits and monitor environmental systems including vegetation, wildlife, and waterways.
- Train and lead volunteers in implementation of department projects.
- Monitor effectiveness of management activities through site visits and systematic documentation.
- Maintain and use the spatial database system for planning, tracking, and reporting work.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and powered equipment, including ATVs, UTVs, e-bikes, 4WD vehicles, and spray equipment.
- Assist in implementation of natural resource restoration projects on District Open Space.
- Assist in winter snow removal operations and trail grooming.
- Assist in the training and oversight of the seasonal team.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
- Operating hand tools, power tools, and light equipment in a skilled and safe manner.
- Native plant species and Utah listed noxious weeds.
- Conservation techniques and practices.
- Computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- GPS instruments and GIS software.
- Related OSHA safety standards, current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) procedures, and bloodborne pathogens.
Skill and Ability to:
Working Conditions, Physical Requirements, and Aptitudes
Physical Requirements =25% =50% =75% =100%
Walking, bending, and other physical exertion * * X * * * *
Pushing, pulling, and kneeling X * * * * * *
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted * * X * * * *
Periods of sitting X * * * * * *
Periods of standing * * * * X * *
Hike and mountain bike long distances over varied, steep terrain * * X * * * *
To apply, go to www.basinrecreation.org/About Us