Urban Forestry Worker (Seasonal)

About the Position:

Working in our Urban Forestry program pairs you with our team of Certified Arborists, learning about proper tree care in an urban setting. Duties and tasks will focus heavily on aiding in pruning and removal operations, planting of new trees, and plant health care treatments. This is a very fast-paced position within our department providing a critical service to protecting and enhancing one of our most valuable natural resources.

About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department:
We manage 36 developed parks, 900+ acres of open space, 21 miles of trails, hundreds of acres of landscape beds, and we are growing! Many of our developed parks offer year-round access to restrooms and shelters to park patrons. Join a dynamic team who helps create the experiences for the visitors of our parks system.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Any role you select to be a part of in our system, you will be exposed to everything our parks department offers and the services we provide to our community. What You'll Do:

• Assist in pruning and removing trees, plant new trees, and provide plant health care treatments.

• Operation of wood chipper, stump grinder and other motorized equipment.

• Mixing, handling, and application of products.
• Maintaining organized and detailed records.
• Assistance with the greater needs of Parks and Recreation, as needed.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:

• Must be 18 years or older.

  Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day.
• Ambition and a desire to learn.
• Passion for outdoor recreation.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Proclivity for processes and procedures.
• Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512 Employment Type: Seasonal