Seasonal Maintenance Employee (Forestry) 2026
About The Position
Are you looking for a great way to earn money while learning valuable skills that could lead to a future career? We are seeking Seasonal Maintenance employees to assist our City Arborists and Forestry Staff. Come spend time working outside and being part of a dynamic and fun team. On the job training provided to assist you in obtaining the necessary skills. Opportunities to learn proper tree pruning, climbing, and other arboricultural practices. Work Schedule is Monday thru Friday 630 am - 230 pm or Monday thru Thursday 630 am to 430 pm. With training this position shall assist City Arborists in the maintenance of the City's urban forest in Parks, City owned property, and trees in the right of way. Assist with cleanup of debris from tree pruning, which includes the ability to operate a brush chipper. Assist with all tasks associated with properly removing City owned trees which are dead, diseased, damaged or as required for construction purposes. Assist the stump grinding crew with hauling of debris and soil, and with site restoration. Assist with tree planting, staking, mulching, water and working in the City tree nursery. Assist with plant health care which may include but not limited to: administering soil and trunk injected insecticides for treatment of Emerald Ash Borer. Perform daily routine maintenance on equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record.
- Skill and ability in safely operating vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work the hours of the position.
- Ability to perform the following activities: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling. Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling. Ability to drive NON-CDL forestry trucks which include but are not limited to chipper trucks, soil flatbeds and wood hauling flatbeds. Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assist City Arborists in the maintenance of the City's urban forest in Parks, City owned property, and trees in the right of way.
- Assist with cleanup of debris from tree pruning, which includes the ability to operate a brush chipper.
- Assist with all tasks associated with properly removing City owned trees which are dead, diseased, damaged or as required for construction purposes.
- Assist the stump grinding crew with hauling of debris and soil, and with site restoration.
- Assist with tree planting, staking, mulching, water and working in the City tree nursery.
- Assist with plant health care which may include but not limited to: administering soil and trunk injected insecticides for treatment of Emerald Ash Borer.
- Perform daily routine maintenance on equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
