Parks Caretaker/Forestry-Arborist
Parks Caretaker/Forestry-Arborist
The City of Kalispell is now accepting applications for a Parks Caretaker Forestry - Arborist.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and technical task in the maintenance of Kalispell’s Urban Forest. With an emphasis on urban forestry, and arboriculture practices. This is a full time year-round urban forestry position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General
- The employee is expected to be on time and fully prepared every day they are scheduled to work. We expect every employee to strive for perfect attendance.
- Work assignments are made both orally and in writing. Work is performed with considerable independence in judgment and decision making within established policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, periodic reports and by the results obtained
- The following duties are typical for this classification. These are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned
Urban Forestry (90%)
- Assist with the care, maintenance, and removal of trees and other vegetation on city property in accordance with International Society of Arboricultural standards & arboricultural Best Management Practices
- Conducts forestry activities from tree planting, tree pruning to tree care. Has strong knowledge of plant materials, tree species, planting, pruning and removal techniques
- Operate a variety of equipment and tools including aerial lift truck, chipper, stump grinder, chainsaw, backhoe, tree spade, and hand tools
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.