Temporary Natural Resources Laborer

City of Great Falls • Great Falls, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional responsibility for performing work activities related to the city's urban forestry, natural resource and beautification programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Forester or other Senior Arborist.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Montana Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Working knowledge of Arboricultural standards and practices.
• Working knowledge of all phases of tree trimming, removal, planting and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of horticulture maintenance, watering and planting.
• Working knowledge of pesticides and proper mixing and application procedures and safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Teamwork
• Thoroughness
• Even Temperament
• Safety Minded

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in forestry or natural resource management desirable.
• Ability to properly identify trees and knowledge of the signs, symptoms, sampling procedures, and laboratory culturing techniques of Dutch elm disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of various equipment to avoid malfunctions and ensure equipment safety.
• Respond to emergency storm clean-up situations and operate equipment and tools as necessary.
• Perform tree watering, maintenance, transplanting and removal using various specialized equipment and tools.
• Inspecting, identifying, sampling and culturing for Dutch elm disease of all public and private elm trees located within the City of Great Falls.
• Enforce City codes pertaining to diseased trees, maintaining computerized and hard copy records, provide public relations and education.
• May perform tree inventories, disease and insect identification, prepare reports, and work with Urban Forestry crews.
• Perform the installation and maintenance of flowers.
• Water, weeds, prune, fertilize and provide general care of annual and perennial flower beds throughout City owned parks.
• Perform watering and the installation of trees and shrubs as part of city landscape designs.

What This Job Offers

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