Contact Name: Kelli Kovacevic
Company/Organization/Agency: Morris County Park Commission
Address: PO Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962 United States
Email Address: kkovacevice@morrisparks.net
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Job Title: Seasonal Trails Technician
Job Description: The Morris County Park Commission is seeking a Seasonal Trail Technician to work in its Trails Unit assisting with various maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement projects along its 250+ mile trail system. The Technician will assist with a variety of tasks including basic trail maintenance, construction of new trails, providing assistance with the oversight of volunteer and seasonal trail crews and the collection of trail condition data using GPS technology.
Essential Functions:
• Report to the Assistant Superintendent of Trails for daily work assignments.
• Assist with basic trail maintenance including corridor clearing, clearing of downed trees and limbs,
blazing, upkeep of signs and kiosks.
• Learn and implement sustainable trail construction and design.
• Help maintain trail structures and assets including bridges, boardwalks, signs and kiosks.
• Help address trail tread issues including correction of water‐related problems.
• Utilize GPS technology to collect data on trail and asset condition, planned trail routes and other related
trail data.
• Maintain and care for tools including sharpening and lubrication.
• Provide park visitors with trail information and park regulations.
• Regularly use hand tools, chainsaws, trimmer and other power equipment to achieve objectives.
• Assist with the supervision of volunteer and youth trail crews.
• Work both indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience working in the field of trail
building and maintenance.
• Experience in the safe operation of a chain saw, basic carpentry skills and first aid certification a plus.
• Proficiency using a GPS unit to collect field data preferred.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and flexibility in the face of changing projects and priorities.
• Willingness and physical ability to conduct physically strenuous work in rugged terrain and in all types of
weather.
• Ability to hike long distances daily, often carrying heavy gear and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols both on a personal and group level.
• Ability to perform all tasks and work activities independently and as part of a team.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate work vehicles.
• Successful completion of a Morris County Medical Services physical examination.
• Must be able to work weekends as scheduled.
Work Schedule and Compensation:
The salary for this position is $13.00/hour with a 40‐hour work week. The Technician is expected to start on or about May 9, 2022. Length of employment cannot exceed 6 months. Some weekend and night hours may be required.
Housing is not provided
To Apply:
Instructions on how to apply can be found at: https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/commission/employment/.
Please submit a letter if interest, resume, & completed Job Application. Letter of interest should include available start and end dates. Application deadline is March 25, 2022 or until position is filled. Selected applicants must complete a pre‐employment physical. Selected applicants will also be required to submit fingerprints for a criminal history check and will be reimbursed for the cost after the completion of a 90‐day probationary period.
The Morris County Park Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Start Date: 5/9/2022
Application Deadline: 4/15/2022