Forestry Technician

Minot Park District • Minot, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of forestry functions for the Minot Park District's Forestry Department.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Forestry, AND three years urban forestry experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Commercial Driver's License or willing to obtain.
• International Society of Arborists (ISA) and First Aid/CPR certifications or willing to obtain.
• Principles and practices of urban forestry.
• Various types of equipment and tools common to forestry work.
• Safety protocols relative to equipment operation
• Tree trimming and removal processes.
• Coordinating and performing a variety of forestry functions.
• Providing assistance in maintaining the district’s urban forest in a safe and healthy manner.
• Accurately diagnosing tree insects and diseases.
• Safely operating and maintaining departmental equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in maintaining the district’s urban forest in a safe and healthy manner.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment including dump trucks, bobcats, pay loaders, tractors, tree spades, stump grinders, brush chippers, and boom trucks.
• Participates in landscape projects including planting park and boulevard trees.
• Trims, prunes, tops, and cuts down trees throughout the district; removes tree roots and stumps.
• Responds to public inquiries and consults with homeowners regarding forestry related matter
• Inspects trees and shrubs and diagnoses issues with insects and/or diseases.
• Removes split and damaged limbs from trees.
• Assists in removing fallen trees and/or tree limbs from buildings and cars as required.
• Provides assistance in selecting tree species for planting and/or preparing landscape plans.
• May supervise work activities and/or provide training to assigned personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree