Urban Forestry Seasonal (Seasonal)

Forestry Seasonal

JOB TITLE:                 Urban Forestry Seasonal

CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt Part Time

DEPARTMENT:        Urban Forestry

SUPERVISOR:          Arborist and Foreman

SALARY:                    $15-$18 Per Hour

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                  

This is a non-benefited, temporary position with up to a 40-hour work week.  Perform a variety of unskilled labor activities in the routine maintenance of trees on city properties and public rights-of-way.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                               

• Performs tree work such as planting, pruning, mulching, and watering. 
• Assists with maintaining landscaped beds which includes weeding, picking-up trash, fixing irrigation, pruning and string trimming.
• Operates power equipment and a variety of hand tools and sprayers.
• Operates large equipment such as brush chippers, dump trucks, water trucks and other forestry equipment as needed.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment and on shop/office buildings.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES                                                                            

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Skills to operate power equipment used in tree and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB                                                                               

Required:

• Formal or informal education, training, or experience which ensures the ability for successful job performance.  Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                                         

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