Forestry Groundsperson

Position: Variable Forestry Groundsperson
. The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include:
Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.##
** Experience
* * No previous experience is required.##
** Licensure/Certification/Registration
** Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
** KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

; PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:**##
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
**** Lifting:
** Must lift items from levels that include floor level or from below the knee; knee through chest level and above the shoulder level that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items to be lifted may include, but are not limited to bags of fertilizer, bags of seed, tables, tree limbs.## Language Ability:

Have the ability to read, interpret, and apply organizational policy and procedures and other written guidelines to work functions, and to work independently## Communication:

Must be able to communicate effectively among team members and other employees. Must be able to communicate effectively with public contacts in the field.
** EQUIPMENT USED:
** Vehicles, hand tools, landscape maintenance equipment – chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, chippers, stump grinders, water trailers, tractors, loaders, bobcat, grapple etc.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT:
** Majority of work is performed outdoors under various weather conditions. Other work environments include shop facilities and the greenhouse.
** Pay Range**$15.16-$19.04

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
** HIRING RATE: $18.00/hour
** The City of Lakewood’s Forestry Department is currently seeking an athletic self-motivated person to work outside and visit beautiful properties. Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent customer service to the public. If you are a morning person and enjoy having the rest of your afternoon free, this is a wonderful opportunity for you!

Every day is different and presents new challenges. Apply your passion for the outdoors with the City of Lakewood!

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Shifts are from Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (40) hours/week##
** MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**##
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** Main duties include assisting full time staff with tree pruning, planting, removals, watering, and stump grinding in 114 parks across Lakewood.

Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities.

Other Park maintenance related tasks and activities as assigned.

Please note this is an entry level position and that training can and will be provided.##
** ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

** Must be at least 18 years of age.### Benefits The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.
** Medical
* ** Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
** Dental
* * Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
** Vision
* * Vision Service Plan (VSP)
** Life Insurance
** Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
** Pension
* * Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
** Sick Leave
** Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month.  Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
** Vacation
* * Full-time employees with less than…