Variable Forestry Groundsperson

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

Experience

No previous experience is required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES; PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting:

Must lift items from levels that include floor level or from below the knee; knee through chest level and above the shoulder level that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Items to be lifted may include, but are not limited to bags of fertilizer, bags of seed, tables, tree limbs.

Language Ability:

Have the ability to read, interpret, and apply organizational policy and procedures and other written guidelines to work functions, and to work independently

Communication:

Must be able to communicate effectively among team members and other employees. Must be able to communicate effectively with public contacts in the field.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Vehicles, hand tools, landscape maintenance equipment – chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, chippers, stump grinders, water trailers, tractors, loaders, bobcat, grapple etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Majority of work is performed outdoors under various weather conditions. Other work environments include shop facilities and the greenhouse.