As a Maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Open and close facilities on site, primarily over the weekend
• Assist with basic equestrian and domestic farm animal care
• Assist guests with general questions and historical interpretation when needed 
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance 
• Perform custodial duties for on site restrooms and other facilities 
• Perform agricultural tasks such as planting crops and gardening, to minor landscaping
• Assist with snow removal and plowing in the winter
• Help set up and take down equipment for special events
• Operate as the main staff on site during weekends
• Other duties as assigned 

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Basic ranch skills and operations
• Building systems and maintenance 
• De-escalation techniques and practices
• Agricultural maintenance and practices 
• Historical interpretation and education 

Ability to:

• Serve as the lead staff on site over the weekend
• Interact with guests in a calm and kind manner
• Educate the public on domestic and wild animal care
• Communicate clearly with Ranch leadership
• Enforce policies among guests while keeping the public safe

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

• Experience in animal care, particularly with horses
• Experience in ranching and agriculture practices 
• Experience in customer service 
• Experience with historical interpretation and education 

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. 

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. 
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 
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