Urban Forestry Landscaper

The Urban Forestry Landscaper is a spring/summer seasonal position. Hours per week can be flexible and will range from 8 to 40 hours per week. This employee performs a wide variety of tasks in support of a comprehensive urban forestry program. The employee works as a crew member or may be assigned to work alone as required for best efficiency of operations. This position is supervised by the City Superintendent of Forestry & Landscape Operations, or on site by the City Arborist.

1. Maintenance of landscape plants including watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and fertilization.
2. Planting and removal of all types of landscape plants including trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers, ornamental grasses and ground covers.
3. Bed preparation including sod removal, tilling, soil removal/replacement, and edging.
4. Mowing and trimming of small turf areas.
5. Stump removal.
6. Assist in diagnosis of plant pest problems.
7. Assist in detection and sampling of possible Dutch Elm disease and Oak wilt infection.
8. Assist in pest control procedures including non-chemical means and pesticide application.
9. Use pruning shears, pruning saws, loppers, shovels, rakes and other specialty tools as well as basic hand tools as appropriate for the task.
10. Operate chainsaws, brush cutters, lawn mowers, string trimmers, rototillers, stump grinders, and other powered grounds equipment.
11. Operate pickup trucks and other similar vehicles including small tractors.
12. Clean and perform operator level maintenance on all tools, equipment and vehicles used on the job.
13. Other tasks as may be assigned.

1. Valid Wisconsin driver's license or other state license acceptable to Wisconsin.
2. Ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend and lift 50 pound loads.
3. Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all types of weather.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with fellow employees and the general public.

Desired but not required: 

1. Interest in arboriculture, landscape maintenance, or related field evidenced by formal training and previous work experience.
2. Ability to haul and back trailers.
3. Capable of driving and operating water tanker truck used for watering trees and flowers.

Note: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of this position. You may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Salary : $16 - $17