Trailheads Assistant Crew Lead

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Application Deadline:

December 19, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

21.28 - 30.85

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Max

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Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision, the position emphasizes and involves a variety of knowledge and abilities in the field of trailhead construction and maintenance to include installation and maintenance of related infrastructure, carpentry, and operation of a motor vehicle, mechanized equipment and trailers. The position will assist the Trailhead Crew Lead in training and directing the work of people in the Crew Member position, Jr. Rangers, Ready to Work, volunteers, and other groups and individuals assigned to trailhead projects.

Staring in 2026, the Full Pay Range for this job will be $22.98 – $33.32, but generally the hiring range is up to 80% of this range.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                  

• Supports direction of crew member staff activities for the Trailhead program. 

• Helps Trailhead Crew Lead plan, develop, and relay daily work plans for trailhead crew and ensures that directions are being followed. 

• Assists the Trailhead Crew Lead in providing work leadership and training crew members and other work crews in essential skills necessary to safely and effectively perform a variety of trail construction and maintenance projects. 

• Coordinates with Trailhead Crew Lead, Program Managers, and Supervisor on a weekly basis to incorporate data, reports, and planned work to implement the maintenance program.

• Works as part of a crew to perform routine, cyclic, and specialized maintenance, repair and construction of trailheads and related structures and facilities.

• Operates and uses specialized equipment: chainsaws, excavators, power carriers, mowers, graders, skid steers, grinders and sharpening tools, etc. 

• Remains alert to conditions and events occurring on the system and anticipates needed actions and reports such needs to the supervisor. 

• Supports Crew Lead in performing or coordinating necessary training for crew members including writing equipment maintenance protocols, safe equipment and tool operation and all safety precautions. 

• Ensures crews are conducting work efficiently, effectively, and in a safe and legal manner.  This includes conducting daily safety briefings and logs.

• Anticipates unsafe circumstances and takes precautions to prevent accidents. 

• Supports Crew Lead in resolving conflicts among crew members, maintains a positive team environment, and refers issues appropriately to their immediate supervisor 

• Collects, analyzes and reports data through use of asset management software to inform work plan.

• Interacts with the public through a customer service lens as a representative of the City working in public spaces. 

• Assists the Crew Lead in the organization and maintenance of tools and equipment used in the field. 

• Coordinates and performs trailhead fieldwork and short-term deliverables to accomplish department goals. 

• Works independently and as part of a team to implement scheduled work plan and react to emergent maintenance situations, often called on to make informed decisions without direct guidance from leadership.  

• Conducts assigned responsibilities within the program to meet department goals, which may include Trailhead maintenance and construction, implementation of the identified management practices, and monitoring. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS    

• Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather and field conditions.   

• Ability in composure – stays cool under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated; is a settling influence during a cri