Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Employee

Salary: $14.28 - $16.32 Hourly
Location : Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202300094
Department: PRF Seasonal
Division: Forestry - Seasonal
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
General Description
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.
Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Required

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
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Are you currently or will be enrolled in college or technical college program related to Natural Resources?

• Yes
• No

02
For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year) and social security number.
03
For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your LEGAL name (first, middle, last) and any former names (maiden, etc.).
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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license, please list N/A.
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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list any previous addresses you have had in the last 5 years including addresses that have been out of state during the last 5 years.
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I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

07
Describe your past experience with grounds care, landscaping, or forestry.
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How late into the summer season can you work? * Example: I can work until the end of August. *
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Do you have a valid Wisconsin driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of a felony?
Required Question