Outdoor Horticulture & Forestry Technician

City of Hutchinson, Kansas; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KPERS Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

457 Retirement Savings Plan

Medical Spending Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

Death Benefit

Job summary

The City of Hutchinson is seeking a Horticulture & Forestry Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping, grounds maintenance, and tree care tasks in a community-focused team. The role involves day-to-day hands-on outdoor work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of forestry or horticulture experience, and a Kansas Class B CDL with air brake endorsement due within 45 days of hire. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in removing dead, broken, misshapen, and undesired branches of trees using pruning techniques and safe removal practices.
• Operate forestry and horticulture equipment following safety regulations and best practices.
• Support in planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, and pest control of trees and landscapes.
• Maintain landscape beds, mow fields and parks, and assist with irrigation systems.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lift truck

Chipper

Stump grinder

Tree spade

Backhoe

Skid loader

Spraying equipment

Tractor

Truck

Snowplow

Job description

The City of Hutchinson is seeking a Horticulture & Forestry Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping, grounds maintenance, and tree care tasks in a community-focused team. The role involves day-to-day hands-on outdoor work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of forestry or horticulture experience, and a Kansas Class B CDL with air brake endorsement due within 45 days of hire. Competitive benefits accompany the position.