Forestry Grounds Worker: Tree Watering & Equipment Ops

City-of-Ann-Arbo; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ann Arbor seeks a Temporary Laborer in Forestry – Tree Watering to support watering of street trees and assist as a ground worker on tree maintenance projects. This semi-skilled position involves manual tasks outdoors, following instructions, and cooperating with a crew to keep neighborhoods green and safe.

Responsibilities include operating basic hand tools and assisting with chain saws and stump work as needed, plus traffic control duties such as setting up cones and signs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Ability to take instructions; work in a team environment and serve the public.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she will be required to drive a vehicle for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Water street trees and assist in tree maintenance tasks.
• Perform manual on-ground tasks for tree trimming/removal operations.
• Operate chainsaws and hand tools; assist in stump removal; traffic control with cones and signs.
• Walk up and down curbs, drive a pickup truck, and wind the hose on a reel.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Hand tools

Job description

City of Ann Arbor seeks a Temporary Laborer in Forestry – Tree Watering to support watering of street trees and assist as a ground worker on tree maintenance projects. This semi-skilled position involves manual tasks outdoors, following instructions, and cooperating with a crew to keep neighborhoods green and safe.

Responsibilities include operating basic hand tools and assisting with chain saws and stump work as needed, plus traffic control duties such as setting up cones and signs.