Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Employee

Are you looking for a great way to earn money while learning valuable skills that could lead to a future career? We are seeking Seasonal Maintenance employees to assist our City Arborists and Forestry Staff. Come spend time working outside and being part of a dynamic and fun team. On the job training provided to assist you in obtaining the necessary skills. Opportunities to learn proper tree pruning, climbing , and other arboricultural practices.
Work Schedule is Monday thru Friday 630 am - 230 pm or Monday thru Thursday 630 am - 430 pm.

• With training this position shall assist City Arborists in the maintenance of the City's urban forest in parks, City owned property, and trees in the right of way.
• Assist with cleanup of debris from tree pruning, which includes the ability to operate a brush chipper.
• Assist with all tasks associated with properly removing City owned trees which are dead, diseased, damaged, or as required for construction purposes.
• Assist the stump grinding crew with hauling of debris and soil, and with restoration of the site.
• Assist with tree planting, staking, mulching, water and working in the City tree nursery.
• Assist with plant health care which may include but not limited to: Administering soil and trunk injected insecticides for treatment of Emerald Ash Borer.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record.

• Skill and ability in safely operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to drive NON-CDL forestry trucks which include but are not limited to chipper trucks, soil flatbeds and wood hauling flatbeds.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.Employment Type: Seasonal