Maintenance Worker II – Forestry

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Iowa City is hiring a Maintenance Worker II – Forestry in the Parks & Forestry Division. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Under supervision, you will plant and maintain trees and landscape plantings in rights-of-way, parks, and public areas. A high school diploma or GED plus 4–6 months of related experience is required; CDL Class A with air brake endorsements are needed within 6 months, and a pre-employment drug screen applies.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED and 4–6 months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in urban forestry.
• Forklift and backhoe certification within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Plants and maintains trees and landscape plantings located in City’s rights-of-way, parks and other public areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Parks & Forestry Division.

Skills

Urban forestry

Forklift certification

Backhoe certification

Driving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A with air brake endorsements

Tools

GIS

Tree inventory software

Job description

Maintenance Worker II – Forestry

Parks & Forestry Division / Parks & Recreation Department

Application deadline:Monday, October 5, 2026

Permanent full-time position available

Salary Range:$50,648.00 – $64,313.60 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours:Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Job Summary:

Under immediate direction, plants and maintains trees and landscape plantings located in City’s rights-of-way, parks and other public areas.

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:

High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in urban forestry. Forklift and backhoe certification within probationary period. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:

High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. GIS and tree inventory experience.

ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Municipal Arborist. ISA Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist. ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist. Pesticide applicator’s license.

More information:

Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.

It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Disability-related accommodations can be requested at 319-356-5020 or [e-mail].