Open Space Trails Technician

Join Our Team as a Seasonal Open Space Trails Technician – Keep Eagle Moving and Thriving!

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and grow your career? The Town of Eagle is seeking a Seasonal Open Space Trails Technician to join our skilled Open Space team. Whether you’re an experienced professional or eager to learn, this is your chance to contribute to the community and be part of a team that values your efforts. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, 40-hour work week, scheduled for approximately 730 hours between April and November. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Hiring Range:  

• $20.84 – $25.00/hr. based on qualifications
• $1 hourly bilingual pay incentive on top of base hourly wage (Native/Spanish)

What You’ll Do: In this field-based position as a Seasonal Open Space Trails Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance, construction, and stewardship of the Town’s open space properties and natural-surface trail system. This position performs physical labor associated with trail maintenance, erosion control, signage installation, and general open space upkeep, while working independently and as part of a team. 

The Seasonal Open Space Trails Technician also serves as a front-line representative of the Open Space program by providing basic user assistance, supporting public education efforts, and reporting trial, safety, and resource conditions to supervisory staff. The position may assist with volunteer projects, special events, and natural resource stewardship activities, and work closely with year-round staff to support seasonal priorities and ongoing operations. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Maintenance of open space properties and trails, including maintenance of signage, fencing, cattle guards, and other open space assets.
• Noxious weed control and pest management, field observations, mapping and/or documentation.
• Maintain inventory, related office and administrative tasks and records.
• Coordination and support of programs, crews, and special events.
• Support seasonal priorities and overall Open Space program operations.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking team players who are dependable, hardworking, and ready to grow with us. 

Why Work with Us? 

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a four-day workweek.
• Community Impact: Your work directly contributes to the safety and well-being of Eagle residents.

Benefits: 

• Sick leave – Paid sick days are available as they are accrued; accrual starts immediately.
• Discounted Eagle Pool Pass
• Eagle Climbing Gym Discount

Requirements to Join the Team: 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire and insurable under Town standards.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire drug test, motor vehicle, and criminal background check.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending).
• Full-time, 40-hour work week, scheduled for approximately 730 hours between April and November. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our Culture: We foster teamwork through inclusivity, empowerment, and understanding. Join us in cultivating a culture where everyone can contribute their best work and thrive!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the broader Eagle community. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.