Description

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 even more for the many guests seeking local fun. Are you interested in making a difference at this Fort Collins treasure?

We are hiring for a Technician I, Recreation (The Farm) who will be a contributing member of the Farm’s team in providing a safe and enjoyable farm setting; feeding and caring for livestock; maintaining the farm grounds and animal pens; and assisting with farm programs, activities, and special events. There is also daily contact with the visiting public.

If you don’t like getting your hands dirty, this job’s not for you. But if you enjoy animals, people, a little dirt on your boots, and an interesting workday, we’d love to have you apply!

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

* 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.

Requirements

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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 relationship 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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED 
 
Experience Requirements

5 years experience working with animals.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

 Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

CPR / First Aid Certified
Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply at https://www.fortcollins.gov/Government/City-Careers