Forestry Technician I

Salary: $17.95 - $24.24 Hourly

The Forestry Horticulture Maintenance Technician I performs general horticultural maintenance within the parks system. Duties include, but are not limited to, planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and bedding plants; tilling and amending soil; watering; pruning; deadheading; weed control; trash cleanup; equipment repairs; operation of a variety of motorized equipment and hand and power tools; traffic control set up, and supervision of hourly/seasonal staff.

• Two years grounds maintenance, arboricultural, horticultural or related experience;

• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record;

• Knowledge in the use of hand pruning tools;

• Knowledge of horticultural maintenance, planting and pruning techniques helpful.

• Operate power equipment used for horticultural maintenance;

• Set up traffic control devices in a standardized manner;

• Operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks and tractors;

• Apply pesticides in a safe manner;

• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather;

• Perform daily and weekly evaluations, formulate and implement appropriate plans. 

• Follow instructions, both verbal and written;

• Work independently as well as with others;

• Follow established safety policies and practices.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions;

• Exposure to various types of machinery noise - some levels are excessive;

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals;

• Exposure to heavy vehicle traffic areas

• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment and grounds and to operate vehicles and equipment;

• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles and equipment;

• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools;

• Ability to move over rough, uneven and rocky surfaces in performance of grounds maintenance;

• Stamina and strength enough to lift and/or move 50 lbs. or more;

• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continuously over extended periods of time.