Zoo Worker Arborist Assistant (Seasonal)

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

18h•$16 - $20

About The Position

The zoo forestry seasonal is responsible for maintaining and preserving the zoo urban forest and landscapes using sound arboriculture practices and techniques. Additional duties expected from the zoo forestry seasonal is assisting the Grounds Department with park upkeep, fulfilling special requests from the Animal Department, educating and assisting visitors, and creating value to the guest’s experiences at the zoo.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to Lift/Carry up to 50lbs. and Push/Pull up to 75lbs.

Nice To Haves

Pesticide certification category 3.0 or 5.0
First Aid/CPR/AED

Responsibilities

Tree Maintenance: Plant, replant, remove, and maintain trees and shrubs throughout the zoo grounds.
Learn and implement professional tree pruning, removal, and safety standards.
Operate and/or work in an environment around large equipment such as aerial lifts, wood chippers, front end loaders, skid steers, and stump grinders.
Landscaping: Operate chainsaws, brush cutters, pole saws, and other small equipment.
Brush cut invasive species using small power equipment and chemically apply pesticides when necessary.
Mulch tree circles and shrub beds throughout zoo grounds on a regular schedule throughout the entire growing season.
Assist animal department in exhibit planning and renovation.
Watering: Water trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers throughout the zoo grounds on a regular schedule throughout the entire growing season.
Small Engine Equipment Maintenance: Forestry staff is responsible for maintaining forestry related equipment including the cleaning, upkeep, diagnostic, and repair of tools both powered and not.
Grounds maintenance: Seasonal maintenance of grounds- snow removal in winter, litter and garbage pick-up as needed in summer, removing leaves in fall, and grounds clean up in spring.
Forestry seasonals are expected to work weekend rotations with grounds staff requiring all duties as assigned and staffing special zoo events year-round.
Other: Provides information and direction to zoo visitors, assists other zoo departments and guests, and performs additional duties as assigned.