Seasonal Urban Forestry Technician (Flexible Hours)

City of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Spokane is hiring Urban Forestry Temp-Seasonal Tree Workers. The role involves skilled field work like planting, pruning, and maintaining trees.

Candidates should ideally have a high school background or equivalent plus specific work experience in arboriculture. Responsibilities include supporting Urban Forestry staff, tree inspections, and maintaining the tree inventory database.

This position works Monday to Friday, offering part-time and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school or equivalent AND one year of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, or urban forestry.
• One year of college education specific to arboriculture, horticulture, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and technical field work in Urban Forestry.
• Assist in the planting, pruning, care, maintenance, and removal of trees.
• Conduct inspections of permitted commercial tree work.
• Update the City tree inventory database.

Skills

Understanding and following instructions

Effective communication

Physical labor

Teamwork

Education

Two years of high school AND one year of work experience in arboriculture

One year of college education in arboriculture or related field

Job description

The City of Spokane is hiring Urban Forestry Temp-Seasonal Tree Workers. The role involves skilled field work like planting, pruning, and maintaining trees.

Candidates should ideally have a high school background or equivalent plus specific work experience in arboriculture. Responsibilities include supporting Urban Forestry staff, tree inspections, and maintaining the tree inventory database.

This position works Monday to Friday, offering part-time and flexible arrangements.