FORESTRY GROUNDS PERSON – ENTRY-LEVEL

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to build a hands-on career outdoors, this is your opportunity to grow with the City's Forestry team. This entry-level position provides hands-on training and experience to help you advance within the Forestry Division. This is more than an outdoor job-it is an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, gain experience with professional forestry equipment, and build a career caring for the trees that make Fort Wayne's parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces safer and stronger.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; one to three months of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and pollen.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• A professional attitude, dependable attendance, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid Indiana Driver's License within 180 days of hire.
• Ability to read safety rules, equipment instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math and complete routine reports.
• Comfortable working around loud equipment, moving traffic, and active tree-care operations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and chainsaw cleaning is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safe jobsites and provide dependable ground support to Tree Care Technicians during tree planting, maintenance, risk mitigation, and removal.
• Operate dump trucks, brush chippers, hand tools, power tools, and other forestry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Remove and process debris, secure loads for transport, and keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and ready for use.
• Set up traffic signage, assist with traffic control, and work safely near busy streets and overhead utilities.
• Communicate clearly with the Forestry team, complete daily work reports, respond courteously to the public, and report safety or equipment concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED