Temporary Laborer: Forestry – Tree Watering

City of Ann Arbor in; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ann Arbor hires Temporary Laborer: Forestry - Tree Watering to support street tree watering and basic forestry tasks. This role involves working on tree maintenance projects as a ground worker, handling limbs, raking, and assisting in tree trimming or removal operations.

A valid driver’s license is required, and duties may involve driving a pickup and operating a hose reel. The position is full-time for 9 months with a starting hourly rate of $18.22.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Ability to take instructions; work in a team environment and serve the public.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Watering street trees and assisting in tree maintenance operations.
• Perform manual tasks on the ground to support tree trimming or removal work, including handling limbs and raking.
• Operate basic tools and assist with traffic control in roadway settings.

Skills

Ability to take instructions

Team environment

Public service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Temporary Laborer: Forestry - Tree Watering (Agriculture)

Temporary Laborer: Forestry - Tree Watering

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.22, Full-Time for 9 months

Nature of Work : This is semi-skilled work including watering street trees and serving as a ground worker on various types of tree maintenance activities. Work involves performing necessary manual tasks on the ground to assist a tree trimming or removal operation, including picking up limbs and raking. Operates chainsaws, hand tools, assists in stump removal, traffic control (working in a roadway, setting up cones/temporary signs, removing these devices and utilizing a stop/slow paddle to control vehicle flow), and related work as required. Will be required to walk up and down curbs, drive a pickup truck and wind the hose on a reel.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to take instructions; work in a team environment and serve the public
• Valid driver's license
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she will be required to drive a vehicle for local travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to identity tree species
• Experience in operating chainsaws and related equipment
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time

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