Grounds Maintenance Worker - Weed & Pest/Urban Forestry

About the role

This seasonal Grounds Maintenance Technician position offers hands-on outdoor work and the opportunity to make a visible impact throughout the city. Typical duties include picking up litter, mowing, weed eating, and caring for native grass areas; planting trees and assisting with watering, pruning, and minimal tree removal; and supporting seasonal urban forestry and weed/pest control projects.

Responsibilities

• Picking up litter and maintaining public areas
• Mowing, weed eating, and caring for native grass areas
• Planting trees and assisting with watering, pruning, and minimal tree removal
• Supporting seasonal urban forestry and weed/pest control projects

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• First Aid/CPR preferred
• Valid Wyoming Driver’s License preferred

Qualifications

• Customer service principles
• Basic principles of health and sanitation standards
• Proper use of basic manual tools

Skills

• Basic math
• Operate various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment such as trim mowers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction
• Walk, dig trenches, climb ladders and clean-up work sites in a neat and orderly fashion
• Safely operate and handle equipment and supplies
• Communicate effectively
• Learn general layout of facility to provide assistance to patrons
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor

Benefits

Fun, rewarding, and active seasonal work

Hands-on experience in urban forestry and grounds maintenance

Opportunity to learn new skills in landscaping, tree care, and municipal weed/pest management

Team-oriented work environment with a focus on safety and collaboration

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before Memorial Day and after Labor Day

Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 27th to August 30th (Memorial Day until Labor Day)