Outdoor Urban Forestry Technician (Part-Time)

ADP; Woodlawn (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ohio Public Employees RetirementSystem

Free or discounted park activities

Job summary

Great Parks of Hamilton County is seeking a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician to support the Urban Forestry team across 18,000 acres of parks. The role involves ground duties in spring through fall and data/tracking work in late fall and winter with flexible seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities include PHC support, data entry, public inquiries, tree planting, and equipment checks. Lifting up to 50 pounds is occasionally required and a state license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in associate or bachelor’s degree program in forestry, botany, natural resources, or related field with coursework and/or experience in tree identification (leaf on/off).
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of appointment per immigration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support tree care operations in a ground support role.
• Assist with traffic control, brush dragging, chipping debris, hauling equipment, and rigging during removals or pruning.

Skills

Tree identification

GPS data collection

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Education

Associate's/bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GPS software ArcPad/Terra Sync

Job description

Great Parks of Hamilton County is seeking a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician to support the Urban Forestry team across 18,000 acres of parks. The role involves ground duties in spring through fall and data/tracking work in late fall and winter with flexible seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities include PHC support, data entry, public inquiries, tree planting, and equipment checks. Lifting up to 50 pounds is occasionally required and a state license is preferred.