Urban Forestry & Tree Care Technician

Cityofmuskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Muskogee is seeking a Forestry Maintenance Worker to participate in transplanting, removing and maintaining trees on city property and rights‑of‑way. You will operate stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chainsaws and aerial lifts to support a comprehensive urban forestry program.

Responsibilities include maintaining trees and horticulture, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and assisting in events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2 years of maintenance/trades experience, preferably including horticulture.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to operate forestry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery such as stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chainsaws, and aerial lifts.
• Transplants, removes, and maintains trees and other horticulture on City property.
• Maintains tree maintenance programs including fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering, transplanting, diagnosing and removing.
• Assists in organizing annual ceremonies and events.
• Performs other tasks as assigned and reports to work regularly.

Skills

Manual labor

Forestry equipment

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light to medium construction equipment

Stump removers operation

Aerial lift operation

Job description

The City of Muskogee is seeking a Forestry Maintenance Worker to participate in transplanting, removing and maintaining trees on city property and rights‑of‑way. You will operate stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chainsaws and aerial lifts to support a comprehensive urban forestry program.

Responsibilities include maintaining trees and horticulture, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and assisting in events.