Forestry Technician

City of Gillette•201 E. 5th Street Gillette 82716, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of city parks, boulevards, rights-of-way, and other properties. It involves performing various grounds maintenance tasks, maintaining sports fields, pruning trees, repairing irrigation systems, and staffing city facilities during major events. The role also includes operating grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, cleaning facilities, and supervising seasonal personnel. The work requires knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance principles, as well as skills in tool operation, problem-solving, and communication. The position operates under the supervision of the Parks Manager and Operators, with work spot-checked for compliance. Guidelines include OSHA regulations and city/department policies. The work's complexity is influenced by inclement weather, and its purpose is to contribute to the provision of safe and well-maintained parks for public use. Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public for information exchange, problem resolution, motivation, and service provision.

Requirements

Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
Knowledge of playground maintenance principles.
Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or GED.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession and ability to maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State of Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Maintains parks and boulevards, including rights-of-way, turf, decorative areas, and landscaping.
Performs mowing, weed control, seeding, watering, turf maintenance, snow and ice management, and landscape maintenance functions.
Maintains and prepares sports fields and facilities for play.
Prunes trees and shrubs; assists with tree planting and extraction.
Maintains and repairs irrigation systems; troubleshoots and identifies problems; recommends solutions.
Staffs city facilities during major events, such as sports tournaments and parades.
Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment (riding mowers, tractors, weed eaters, snow removal equipment, chemical sprayers) as well as hand and power tools; maintains and repairs tools and equipment.
Operates vehicles on roadways and transports hauled equipment trailers.
Cleans restrooms, shops, break areas, and other facilities.
Supervises the work of seasonal personnel as assigned; ensures effectiveness and compliance with policies and procedures.
May be required to perform functions during weekends and/or holidays.
Performs other duties as assigned.