Field Operations Crewleader - Community Tree Planting

City of Fort Worth, TX•Fort Worth, TX

45d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fort Worth is seeking to hire a Community Tree Planting (CTP) Crewleader who will be responsible for overseeing nursery production, day to day operations and general maintenance of the Park & Recreation Department's Rolling Hills Tree Farm. The selected candidate will: participate in nursery, greenhouse and tree planting operations; assist with watering, irrigation repair, weeding and caring for nursery stock; perform landscape and/or facility maintenance; and participate in special event preparations and operations. The CTP Crewleader within the Forestry Section leads 4 full-time employees, one part time employee and reports directly to the Natural Scientist Supervisor. This position requires an occasional Saturday workday with volunteers. This position reports to work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, and works 40 hours a week year-around. The job is based at the City's tree farm in Southeast Fort Worth.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED with specialized training in horticulture, floriculture, or arboriculture.
Two (2) years of responsible experience in a professional greenhouse, nursery environment or tree farm selecting and applying pesticides, planting, pruning.
Valid Driver's License
Must pass Drug Screen & Physical

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge/experience/education in nursery management or growing operations.
Irrigation system installation and repair expertise.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Texas pesticide applicators license.
Possession of a current Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license.
International Society of Arboriculture Arborist certification.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of/ability to identify common local species of trees, insects, diseases and weeds.
Knowledge and experience in tree/plant propagation, nursery care, and tree inventory tracking.
Greenhouse experience, heating/cooling, repairs, general maintenance, growing operations in both hard sided and hoop house (plastic) style greenhouses.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to monitor, install & repair.
Ability to properly plant, prune, and install trees of varying sizes and types.
Knowledge of plant nutrient requirements and soil characteristics.
Ability to work with Natural Scientist Supervisor to coordinate/oversee staff activities for tree plantings, harvesting, day to day operations and general maintenance.
Operation of equipment and vehicles including skid steers, mowers, tractors, trucks and trailers.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and equipment (manual and gas-powered).
Ability to work safely and efficiently while maintaining a positive team environment.
Ability to work with volunteers from diverse backgrounds while providing instruction and supervision.