Forestry Field Worker I (Seasonal)

POSITION TITLE:  Forestry Field Worker I (Seasonal)   (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:  req8362
DEPARTMENT:  Parks
LOCATION:  PARKS MAINTENANCE SHOP
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE:   $17.50 - 19.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/6/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
- Drug test within 96 hours of offer

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

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.

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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Summary
The City of Fort Collins is known for its majestic trees, and the Forestry Division has been the recipient of the Tree City USA award for over 40 years.  The Forestry staff prides itself on its commitment to maintaining our urban forest which consists of more than 60,000 City property trees. The Forestry Division is currently seeking tree-motivated Hourly Forestry Field Workers to join the team for the season which begins as early as March and ends as late as December.  Come spend a day with the trees and get paid for it!

Incentives:
Hourly employees are highly valued team members that the Parks Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following perks:
-Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
-Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
-Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
-Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
-Collaborative work environment.
-Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
-Discounted Golf Green Fees.
-Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities (including initial 5 visits free).
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
-Safety boots and Forestry Division logo work attire provided.
-Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Forestry professionals.
-Training opportunities to expand educational background.
-$100.00 gift card for referring a newly hired employee through the Employee Referral program.

Essential Duties:
-Water newly planted trees on City property
-Assist field crews in tree planting.
-Update City Forestry Inventory.
-Assess tree health and perce