Field Worker - Tree Care

Overview

The Field Worker - Tree Care is a part-time, hourly position that works in the Forestry section of the Parks, Golf and Open Space Division. This position performs a variety of maintenance duties for the City of Westminster urban forestry, and will include tree and general maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and light construction.

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by one or all of the following factors: program length, weather, and budget.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department s mission:
Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices used in urban forestry
• Operate a variety of hand tools, light equipment, and heavy equipment
• Remove snow at public facilities when necessary
• Demonstrate understanding and importance of safety rules and procedures
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to take care of equipment
• Work independently and in a team environment and show initiative to complete tasks
• Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner and establish effective working relationships

• Performs daily tree maintenance tasks such as pruning, removals, planting, mulching, and watering
• Uses hand tools and operates light equipment, such as chain saws, limb chippers, air compressors, and loaders
• Operation of specialized equipment such as stump grinders and skid loaders
• Assists with a variety of projects, including light construction, tree planting, holiday decorations, fence repair, storage organization, renovations, and snow removal
• Possesses a valid driver's license and maintains a safe driving record
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City s discretion.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Tree planting, pruning, and removals
  • Daily maintenance of parks, open space/forestry, and/or athletic fields
  • Operating light equipment and tools such as pick-up trucks, mowers, limb chippers, and skid-steers
  • Planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing, and maintaining flower gardens
  • Light maintenance and repair of fences or structures, and custodial work
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform irrigation repair, tree planting,…