Seasonal Worker - Forestry

City of Littleton•Waterford Township, MI

7d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Littleton is seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working outdoors with our Forestry staff. The seasonal staff will maintain planted and landscaped outdoor areas of city-owned properties and keep areas in a healthy and attractive condition including watering, planting, mulching, fertilizing, small tree care, assisting with tree removals, stump grinding, and other related duties. Joining the city as a Seasonal Worker is a great way to get to know our Littleton team and make connections for future opportunities. This job will allow for hands on experience in tree planting, pruning, and plant health care including the necessary training for safe use of the equipment involved. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and has an interest in trees and park environments. This is a great way to get to know the Littleton team and make connections for future opportunities. The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. This position is not eligible for benefits other than sick leave. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide. The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies include hiring at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton. Starting pay at or near $22.00 per hour This seasonal position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 6 AM – 3:30 PM with every other Friday off. Some occasional weekend hours may be required. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.
Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance to safely operate the following power equipment and vehicles: water truck, handsaws, chainsaws, chipper, Toolcat, and truck with trailer.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work which involves lifting and handling objects frequently which weigh up to 80 pounds from ground to waist height; ability to walk for 3-8 hours per day; ability to frequently handle miscellaneous maintenance equipment, logs, and branches weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, feel, talk, hear voices, equipment engines, approaching traffic, near and/far visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision to perform essential functions of the position.
Basic knowledge of traffic safety precautions.
Basic knowledge to safely operate the following equipment and vehicles: truck with mounted water tank, chipper truck, dump truck with hydraulic bed; hand shovels, backpack weed sprayer, rakes, shovels, pickaxes.
Ability to operate tree chipper and chain saws following instruction and on-the-job training.
Basic knowledge of or the ability to learn the principles of landscape, landscape construction and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, watering, care, and pruning.
Ability to perform work safely, near vehicle traffic.
Basic knowledge of traffic safety precautions.
Ability to understand verbal information and instruction.

Responsibilities

Maintains planted and landscaped outdoor areas of city-owned properties in a healthy and attractive condition including watering, planting, fertilizing, small tree care, assistance with tree removals, stump grinding, and other related duties.
Assists our Grounds team with snow removal and events.
Performs other assignments and projects as required.