Forestry Field Worker I (Seasonal)

POSITION TITLE: Forestry Field Worker I (Seasonal) (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8362

DEPARTMENT: Parks

LOCATION: PARKS MAINTENANCE SHOP

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $17.50 - 19.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/6/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report
• Drug test within 96 hours of offer
  
  

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Summary

The City of Fort Collins is known for its majestic trees, and the Forestry Division has been the recipient of the Tree City USA award for over 40 years. The Forestry staff prides itself on its commitment to maintaining our urban forest which consists of more than 60,000 City property trees. The Forestry Division is currently seeking tree-motivated Hourly Forestry Field Workers to join the team for the season which begins as early as March and ends as late as December. Come spend a day with the trees and get paid for it!

Incentives

Hourly employees are highly valued team members that the Parks Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following perks:

• Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
• Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
• Discounted Golf Green Fees.
• Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities (including initial 5 visits free).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
• Safety boots and Forestry Division logo work attire provided.
• Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Forestry professionals.
• Training opportunities to expand educational background.
• $100.00 gift card for referring a newly hired employee through the Employee Referral program.
  
  

Essential Duties

• Water newly planted trees on City property
• Assist field crews in tree planting.
• Update City Forestry Inventory.
• Assess tree health and percent mortality.
• Work successfully in a team environment, as well as autonomously, in all weather conditions.
• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a positive attitude in the workplace.
• May assist with park, cemetery, horticulture, and golf maintenance when required.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Unrestricted, valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record, background check and drug screening.
• Physical, mental, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties outlined above with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• Ability to read, write and communicate well with others.
• Physical ability and stamina to perform duties including bending, lifting, digging, pushing and kneeling.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly; up to 50 pounds maximum.
  
  

Proper safety measures for lifting/moving any item are expected to be followed; including, but not limited to, the use of proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), use of lifting/moving equipment, and/or assistance from co-workers.

Work Schedule/Conditions

• Position is a non-benefitted seasonal/temporary hourly position.
• Potential for flexible work schedules to allow for work-life-school balance.
• Full-time availability is preferred, but schedules can vary from part-time to full-time and may include overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Potential for overtime pay and accrued sick/personal time based on qualified hours worked.
• Work occurs outdoors in a variety of weather conditions under the supervision of a crew leader.
• Safety gear is provided and required including, but is not limited to, safety-toed boots, safety glasses and ear protection.
• May use chemicals including cleaning supplies and herbicides.
• Attendance at weekly staff meetings, trainings, and safety meetings is required.
• City of Fort Collins works together with staff to prevent the spread of germs (COVID, etc.) to maintain a clean, safe environment.
  
  

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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