Seasonal - Forestry Technician - PRPL Forestry

GovernmentJobs.com — Billings, MT; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Billings, Parks Department, seeks a Seasonal Forestry Technician to assist with tree care and maintenance in city parks. You will work under the City Arborist and support safe operations during bucket truck activities.

Responsibilities include planting, staking, watering, mulching, pruning, stump grinding, updating tree inventories, and general site cleanup. Prior related field experience is preferred, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
• Good driving record.
• Past employment in related field (tree maintenance, landscaping, weed control) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the City Arborist as a groundsman to ensure safety for bucket truck work.
• Perform tree maintenance tasks such as planting, staking, watering, mulching, pruning, stump grinding, and inventories.

Skills

Driver's license

Tree care

Job description

1 Position Available

The City of Billings, Parks Department seeks a Seasonal Forestry Technician. The purpose of this position is to assist with tree care and maintenance in Billings City Parks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Past employment experience in a related field (tree maintenance, landscaping, weed control, etc.) is preferred.

Employment Period:

2026 summer season (typically April to October)

Pay Rate:

$19.00/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the City Arborist, primarily by serving as a “groundsman,” ensuring a safe working environment for bucket truck work, chipping cut branches and raking to clean up debris from the work area. Tree maintenance work will include planting, staking, watering, mulching, stump grinding, updating tree inventories and pruning. This position will occasionally be asked to assist