Description
Ready to Branch Out This Summer?
Make your summer count working outdoors with Highlands Ranch Metro District as a Seasonal Forestry Technician, supporting tree care, landscaping, and grounds maintenance throughout the community.
What You’ll Be Doing
Watering newly planted trees using a water tank truck.
Assist staff with tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, tree planting, plant health care, tree inventory, general landscaping and grounds maintenance
Assist with all aspects of municipal urban tree care maintenance.
Participate in special events and assist as needed with other sections within the Park, Recreation and Open Space Department.
Work with other divisions within the department as needed and assigned.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Flexible hours = more summer freedom
Work with a fun, experienced crew
Hands-on work that builds your resume
Spend your days outside in scenic open spaces, parks, and parkways
Make a real impact in your community
What We’re Looking For
Age 18+
Reliable, motivated, and a great team player
Excited to work outdoors and learn new skills
Able to pass a background and motor vehicle check
Two (2) years of field experience in the tree care industry or educational field of study.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Represent the District in a professional manner, exemplifying integrity and excellence always.
Maintain a good driving record.
Supervision Received
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Forestry Supervisor and Technicians.
Work Schedule
Works a flexible 40-hour week schedule. Work schedule will vary from Monday through Friday with the daily workday varying between 6:00 a.m. to sunset. Work schedules will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meeting and/or staffing levels and will include evenings, early mornings, and weekend hours. May be required to work holidays as staffing needs dictate. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Tools and Equipment Used
May operate a variety of equipment including rope and saddle tree climbing equipment, chain saw, woodchipper, aerial lift truck, stump grinder, high pressure sprayer, water tank truck, snow removal equipment, skid steer, tractors, backhoe, ATV, desktop and laptop computer, and various size trucks with manual transmission. Computer, web-based software, calculator, phone, general office and breakroom equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable Job accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a variety of settings, locations and weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Application Information
Applications will be accepted for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.
Pre-employment screening includes background check and motor vehicle record check.
Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.
Turn your love of trees into a seasonal adventure!
Apply now and join a team that takes pride in what they do while keeping Highlands Ranch looking and feeling its best.
