Conservation Lands Recreation Attendant

Overview

The City of Missoula Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Conservation Lands Recreation Attendant to help build and maintain recreation trails and sites on the City’s Conservation Lands System. As an attendant, you’ll play a vital role building and maintaining recreation trails and Trailheads, maintaining specialized recreation sites, and ensuring user safety on our conservation lands.

If you’re passionate about the environment, enjoy hands-on work, and thrive in an outdoor setting, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on Missoula’s recreation landscape. Join our team and help conserve our parks and open spaces!

Applicant screening will begin on Friday, February 20, 2026. It is in your best interest to apply before this date to ensure your materials are reviewed. Resumes and other attachments will not be shared with the hiring manager. Please submit all information on the application.

• Maximum length of season: 90 working days (May 11 – late-October)
• Work schedule:
  
  Mon–Thu 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (10 hours)

• 50% of time – Trail and trailhead & recreation site maintenance (tread construction and repair, infrastructure maintenance, sign installation, fence construction, etc.)
• 20% of time – Forestry work (forest restoration / fuels reduction work, use of chainsaw)
• 15% of time – Vegetation maintenance along trail corridors (vegetation clearance)
• 15% of time – Basic recreational maintenance, including providing basic services such as trash collection

• Maintain restoration of recreational sites, trails, Trailheads, and infrastructure on conservation lands using hand tools and small equipment.
• Clear vegetation from trail corridors to improve public safety and user experience.
• Perform light forestry restoration to improve forest health and control woody invasive species.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of small equipment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of simple construction and maintenance projects, including the use of equipment, materials, and techniques.
• Knowledge of turf, trees planting, plant propagation, and general landscaping maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, including risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage and liability.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions, while working independently with minimum supervision.
• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and social media, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Skill in creating educational materials, publications, and written reports.
• Ability to lead tours and volunteer events.
• Ability to operate small power equipment, hand tools, and light equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to learn City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to learn Missoula’s open space, parks, and urban forestry systems;
  Montana’s native plants, invasive weeds, and animals.

• Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Duties are frequently performed under conditions where noise, heat, dampness or cold are unavoidable.
• Work environment may involve occasional exposure to uneven and steep terrain, occupational hazards, biohazards, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

• Any combination of training and experience in construction, landscaping, facility maintenance or another relevant field.
• Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
• Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.