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Town Of Windsor Forestry Maintenance Technician - Seasonal in Windsor, Colorado
Hiring Range: The base/starting wage for this position is $20.69 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm some weekends and holidays
NATURE OF WORK As a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, Individuals in this position performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the urban forest including the use of hand tools, power tools, and various equi
Most positions require that the individual work Monday through Friday, which may also require weekend and evening hours on a regular or occasional basis. This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). This is strictly temporary employment.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town's PRIDE philosophies and the town's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Individuals work under the direct supervision/leadership of the Town Forester to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances. Individuals report directly to the Town Forester.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The individual in the Forestry Maintenance Technician role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
Repairs irrigation systems, inspects for leaks, and assures water timing is appropriate to not interfere with public usage of parks and open spaces. Plants, cares for and protects trees by assuring proper location, area supplies root and canopy space and the appropriate soil quality & water supply. Assist with measuring and marking trees and collects data on tree conditions. Performs maintenance at tree nursery that includes all tree maintenance functions. Assists with identifying defective trees such as diseased and insect-damaged trees and shrubbery. Assists with hazard tree analysis. Reports trees that are hazardous, (hanging branches and fallen tree limbs). Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to. Performs related work as required and assigned. Conducts tree inventories. Completes reports as necessary. Performs pre- and post-inspections on vehicles and equipment.
OTHER DUTIES Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc. Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town. Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or GED Experience and education in landscaping, arboriculture, forestry and related fields are preferred but not required Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Must have a current Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor's standards... for full information follow application link.