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  • Seasonal Bike/Trail Maintenance Technician

    San Rafael, California United States MARIN COUNTY, CA Temporary $31.93 - $34.84 Hourly Dec 24, 2024
    Marin County Employer:

    MARIN COUNTY, CA

    The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county. This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed. OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY: To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.  When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.  We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.    

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    Job Description

    ABOUT US

    Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy’s Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.

    A department of the County of Marin, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin’s parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.

    Marin County Parks promotes a collaborative and supportive team-oriented work culture based on a shared mission, personal integrity, and positive attitude.

    As the stewards of their public lands, we are committed to ongoing engagement and relationship-building with the people and communities we serve. Parks’ priorities are guided by this community dialogue.

    These include:
    • Park facilities maintenance and improvements
    • Open space road and trail management and improvements
    • Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem health, in partnership with regional fire departments, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and natural resource scientists
    • Climate change and sea-level rise resilience
    • Equity


    ABOUT THE POSITION

    We are now hiring for the 2025 Summer Season!

    Working Conditions: Must be willing to work independently, off-hours and weekend schedules and outdoors in any weather conditions; must be willing to wear a County approved uniform. Boot reimbursement eligible for employees who meet the criteria.

    You will be working with an outstanding team of professionals that include Maintenance Equipment Operators, Seasonal Assistants, and volunteers.

    The season is anticipated to start March 2025, and end November 2025. These positions may end prior to November 2025, if funding ceases or the work is complete. The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:30pm. This is a 37.5 hour/week assignment. Occasional Saturday or Sunday work for volunteer events is required with advance notice. Report to Stafford Lake Bike Park, 3549 Novato Blvd., Novato.

    ABOUT YOU

    Our Highly Qualified Candidates will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service by working effectively with all visitors and members of the public. The successful candidate will be able to work with a small crew or independently for extended periods in remote locations, off-hours, and weekend schedules, and outdoors in any weather conditions.

    We are looking for someone who has experience in training others in work and safety procedures, using sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, and safely using hand and power tools, including chainsaws in urban and backcountry locations.

    A background using light equipment and power tools (including chainsaws, motorized equipment such as tractor mowers, mini-excavators, and motorized wheelbarrows) is ideal, as well as experience in construction and completing labor tasks such as digging and hauling materials.

    Skills in leading seasonal staff, volunteers and contract crews and being able to keep accurate records of their work is necessary. The ability to work well as part of a group and independently while maintaining good communication with co-workers is an important element of the position.

    Some knowledge of bike park maintenance equipment, vegetation management, basic water dynamics associated with erosion control and Best Management Practices associated with bike optimized trails is also highly desirable.

    Highly Desirable Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is highly valued at time of appointment. Possession of a valid Class B or A Driver’s License is also highly valued. ( California DMV information ).

    KNOWLEDGE OF
    • Techniques, equipment, tools, materials, methods, and procedures used in bike park/trails maintenance and development.
    • Use and routine maintenance of power and hand tools.
    • Safety procedures related to the work.
    • Business and shop mathematics.
    • Record keeping and reporting methods.
    • Basic techniques for instructing others in work procedures.

    ABILITY TO
    • Perform skilled landscape and park grounds and bike park facilities maintenance work.
    • Use and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in park facility and grounds maintenance.
    • Enforce rules and regulations tactfully and maintain good public relations.
    • Identify and correct potential safety hazards.
    • Prepare and maintain accurate records related to work performed and materials used.
    • Use sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

    The Minimum Qualifications for Seasonal Maintenance Technician ( Seasonal Landscape Services Worker): Six months of experience in landscape and/or parks maintenance work. Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of training and/or education in bike park/trails maintenance, horticulture, park or landscape maintenance or development may be substituted for the experience outlined above.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    As this recruitment is for seasonal employment, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted by the department for next steps in the process. Please note that only those candidates contacted by the department will receive notifications regarding this recruitment process.

    All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

    NOTE: Successful candidates will be subject to a Sheriff’s background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment. A pre-placement physical examination given at County expense is also required prior to appointment.

    Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley at anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov.

    PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

    COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
    Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

    Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

    Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

    Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

    IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

    Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

    For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

    *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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