Technician I, Parks (The Farm)

POSITION TITLE: Technician I, Parks (The Farm) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8520

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

LOCATION: MARTINEZ FARM OFFICE

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,907.00 - 67,359.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $46,000.00 - 54,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/22/2026 . 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.

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Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

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, Parks (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.

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.

Management Responsibilities

No

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

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees College Degree based in agriculture or related field.

Experience Requirements

• 5 years experience working with animals.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

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

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Technician I, Recreation

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

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