Arborist/Forestry - Seasonal Job at City of Lakewood, CO
Job Summary
The City of Lakewood’s Forestry Department is currently seeking an energetic self-motivated person with knowledge and passion for trees. Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent customer service to the public. Work within 114 urban parks including Kendrick Lake, O’Kane, Morse, Addenbrooke, Belmar, park and more!
This is a seasonal position working full time (40) hours/week during the months of March – October
Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This is a seasonal position working full time (40) hours/week during the months of March – October
Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Main duties include assisting full time staff with tree pruning, planting, removals, watering, and stump grinding of over 11,000 city inventoried trees.
Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities.
Other Park maintenance related tasks and activities.
Essential Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience
No previous experience is required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Experience
No previous experience is required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
KSA's and Physical/Mental Reqs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting
Must lift items from levels that include floor level or from below the knee; knee through chest level and above the shoulder level that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items to be lifted may include, but are not limited to bags of fertilizer, bags of seed, tables, tree limbs.
Language Ability
Have the ability to read, interpret, and apply organizational policy and procedures and other written guidelines to work functions, and to work independently
Communication:
Must be able to communicate effectively among team members and other employees. Must be able to communicate effectively with public contacts in the field.
Lifting
Must lift items from levels that include floor level or from below the knee; knee through chest level and above the shoulder level that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items to be lifted may include, but are not limited to bags of fertilizer, bags of seed, tables, tree limbs.
Language Ability
Have the ability to read, interpret, and apply organizational policy and procedures and other written guidelines to work functions, and to work independently
Communication:
Must be able to communicate effectively among team members and other employees. Must be able to communicate effectively with public contacts in the field.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Vehicles, hand tools, landscape maintenance equipment – chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, chippers, stump grinders, water trailers, tractors, loaders, bobcat, grapple etc.
Please note that training can and will be provided.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work is performed outdoors under various weather conditions. Other work environments include shop facilities and the greenhouse.
Please note that training can and will be provided.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work is performed outdoors under various weather conditions. Other work environments include shop facilities and the greenhouse.
Variable Part-Time employees receive limited benefits, including a pension plan. Medical and dental care are not provided.
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