Forestry & Grounds Lead — Tree Care

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking a skilled gardening and grounds maintenance supervisor to lead a crew in maintaining City parks and facilities. You will perform supervision, operate standard tools and small engines, and ensure safe, efficient work practices under general supervision.

This role requires a valid Kansas class A CDL within six months, pesticide applicator certification, and ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of horticultural maintenance, tree care, or landscape maintenance experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• A valid Kansas class A CDL within six months of hire; Canadian or Mexican citizens may need CDL from home country.
• Ability to obtain State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification within one year.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trees including cultivating, transplanting, irrigating, pruning, spraying, and fertilizing.
• Maintain cleanliness and general maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and trailers.
• Remove snow from walks and other areas.
• Operate forestry-related small engine equipment including chainsaws.
• Repair irrigation systems.
• Supervise other employees as needed.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Clear communication

Outdoor work tolerance

Pesticide handling

Chainsaw operation

Tiller operation

Irrigation knowledge

Hazard awareness

Planning & organizing

Tools

Chainsaw

Garden tiller

Spray equipment

Irrigation equipment

Job description

City of Wichita is seeking a skilled gardening and grounds maintenance supervisor to lead a crew in maintaining City parks and facilities. You will perform supervision, operate standard tools and small engines, and ensure safe, efficient work practices under general supervision.

This role requires a valid Kansas class A CDL within six months, pesticide applicator certification, and ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.