Colorado Outward Bound School
Facilities Fire Mitigation Assistant
Leadville, CO - Part Time
Company Overview
The Colorado Outward Bound School is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience. For over 50 years our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship.
Commitment to Equity & Diversity
Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs. Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect.
We want to be transparent with all applicants that working at the Colorado Outward Bound School means joining a growth-minded community where we are actively dismantling our organization’s white supremacy culture. This conversation shows up at all levels of the organization – in our training, in our meetings, on our courses, and in our daily lives. Anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion work can be messy at times and we remain committed to navigating that together. Challenge and discovery are what we do and (un)learning is a fundamental part of our practice. COBS was originally built for and by white men, and now in support of our community members with marginalized identities – at COBS, in the outdoor industry, and beyond – we are actively working on changing that story to support individuals with different identities to empower themselves as we address barriers related to race, culture, socioeconomics, ability, gender, identity, geographic location, and mental health. While we are committed to learning and making necessary changes, we recognize we have a long way to go and want to notify applicants of that up front.
Role Summary
The Facilities Fire Mitigation Assistant works with the Facilities Department and Rocky Mountain Program Team to complete wildfire fuel reductions and safeguard our facilities from the threat of wildland fires. They also contribute to providing a safe and efficient working environment for staff and students. The majority of this work includes felling standing dead trees, clearing fallen dead trees and brush, thinning areas, and creating defensible space around buildings and campsites. You are a beast in the woods and welcome the physical challenges that come with this type of work. Most importantly, you know how to keep yourself and your team safe in this kind of environment.
The primary focus of the position is to assist with fire mitigation within the Rocky Mountain Program (RMP). This includes but is not limited to the Leadville Mountain Center (LMC) and remote locations including the Moab and Champion sites. This is a hands-on position requiring the assistant to work outside during inclement weather. Chainsaw, repair, and maintenance skills/experience are preferred, but not required, and you must be comfortable using gas power tools.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Will work closely with a facilities technician to clear dead/hazard trees and brush.
Create defensible spaces around buildings.
Wood chipping and or splitting may be required.
Maintain forestry equipment including chainsaws, brush saws, axes, hand saws, loppers, pole saws, and logging ppe.
Assists with daily facilities tasks.
Maintain accurate inventory counts of equipment and supplies and communicate when supplies are needed.
Follow directions and assist with future fire mitigation planning.
Uphold and contribute to a workplace culture that prioritizes health and safety.
Skills and Knowledge
Experience in the forestry/logging industry including felling, limbing, and bucking of timber is preferred but not required.
Experience maintaining small gas-powered tools is preferred but not required.
Ability to troubleshoot and think critically.
Experience driving manual vehicles and possess a clean driving record. Large vehicle experience preferred.
Proactive and effective communicator and collaborator.
Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with contractors, clients, partners, colleagues, and supervisor.
Demonstrate strong integrity and commitment throughout.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel and email experience.
Working Conditions
Ability to bend, lift, kneel, crawl and carry and lift 50 lbs
Must be able to work around construction sites including underground, confined spaces, at heights, and above ground.
Work at computer up to 5-10% of time.
Must be able to work outdoors, in inclement weather.
Works at the Leadville basecamp with travel to other property locations.
This is a 16-hour/week (2 out of 7 days) position that operates May- September with work requirements on weekends and holidays as needed.
Required to work in facilities emergency on-call rotation.
Compensation and Benefits
Part time seasonal non-exempt position, average of 16 hours per week from May- September.
Hourly Range: $17- $20 per hour depending on experience.
ProDeal eligible.
On the job training.
56 hours of paid sick leave.
Onsite housing may be available.
Application Process
Please address cover letter and resume to Brock Camper, he/him, Facilities Director. [email protected]
**Colorado Outward Bound School is an E-Verify Employer**
