On-Call Forestry Utility Worker

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457b retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking Urban Forestry Workers to assist in planting, caring for, pruning, and removing trees at various outdoor locations across the city. These on-call positions report to the Parks and Recreation Forestry team and will operate Monday–Friday with potential weekends, typically from early morning.

This is a part-time, hourly role offering learning opportunities in arboriculture and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Valid Driver's License at time of application.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tree planting and establishment.
• Perform tree care, pruning and removals.
• Learn arboriculture practices and safety protocols.
• Operate hand-powered tools and motorized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up and maintain a safe work zone and communicate with Arborist Technicians.
• Support snow removal operations as needed.

Skills

Driver's License

Physical stamina

Job description

About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.What We OfferThis is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay range for this position starts at $20.06 and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.LocationIn this position you can expect to work on site at various outdoor locations around the City and County of Denver.What You’ll DoDenver Parks and Recreation’s Forestry team is seeking multiple Urban Forestry Workers to assist teams with various urban forestry operations such as tree planting and establishment, tree care, pruning, and removals for the City and County of Denver. These positions are integral to maintaining Denver’s urban canopy and provide opportunities to learn best practices in urban forestry management and determine if arboriculture is a career path that interests you.These positions will report to 945 S Huron St. and will generally work Monday – Friday, between 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with some weekends (dependent on operations need and team schedule).Skills to be developed and utilized:Utilize, maintain, and conduct minor repairs on various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner, such as stump grinders, wood chippers, water trucks, skid steer loaders, pick-up trucks, arrow boards, chainsaws, blowers, pesticide spray equipment, staking tools, tree rigging and climbing gear, air spades, shovels, rakes, and broomsWork outdoors and perform physical exertion to complete urban forestry operations and implement arboriculture best practices alongside more seasoned and knowledgeable arboristsTree species identification and selection; planting and establishment of trees·Perform assistance related tasks to support advanced tree climbing, pruning and removal; set-up and maintain a safe work zone, clear debris, communicate with and assist Arborist Technicians; opportunities to learn climbing and rigging techniquesImplement prescribed plant health care techniques such as trunk/soil injections and applications of various productsPerform additional general park maintenance duties such as snow removal operationsWhat You’ll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education requirement: NoneExperience Requirement: NoneEducation/Experience Equivalency: NoneLicense/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of applicationLicenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentApplication DeadlineThese positions are expected to stay open until Friday, October 9th 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 10/9/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCJ2083 Utility Worker ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeOncallPosition Salary Range$20.06 - $30.10Target Pay$20.06/hourAgencyParks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.