Forestry Technician II - Horticulture

Full Salary Ranges: $23.70 - 30.82 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary: This position provides for the maintenance of all public landscape beds throughout the community that includes the design, installation and maintenance of annual floral beds.  The work is accomplished by trash pickup, leaf cleanup, mulching, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and pruning or rejuvenating shrubs, grasses or trees.  The position is also responsible for the minor repair and maintenance of irrigation systems in the landscape beds and manages the maintenance of vehicles, water pumps, tillers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers.  Duties will also include managing municipal greenhouse operations and supervising seasonal staff.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• Three (3) years of progressive horticulture experience

OR 

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of horticultural maintenance, planting and pruning techniques.
• Knowledge of common vegetation issues, diseases, environmental concerns, treatments and mitigation.
• Experience necessary to assist in the safe operation of equipment and maintenance of areas of responsibility.
• Experience in traffic control situations, ability to assess traffic control needs and stage traffic control devices in a standardized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully acquire utility locates through the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (811).
• Basic computer skills desired with ability to maintain and access accurate records.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and tractors.
• Applies pesticides and other chemical agents.
• Performs strenuous labor in all types of weather.
• Works independently as well as with others.
• Follows established safety policies and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Travel

• Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to machinery noise.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to lift or move heavy objects of 50 lbs. or more.
• Work hours may extend beyond 8 hours per day/40 hours per week on occasion.

Physical Requirements

• Vision enough to identify tree species, tree conditions at a distance - often over 200 feet.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Flexible enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies and tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance or inspections.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift or move up to 50 lbs. or more.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $24 - $31