Seasonal Urban Forestry Worker

Seasonal Urban Forestry Worker

CITY OF POST FALLS CLASS SPECIFICATION SEASONAL URBAN FORESTRY WORKER

Pay Grade:

P-2 FLSA

Designation:

non-exempt

Updated:

03/03/2026 General Statement of Duties Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and service work on buildings and grounds and irrigation systems; performs related work as required. Classification Summary The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance, repair, inspection, and service work on City park and cemetery buildings and grounds, including irrigation systems, and playground structures. Additional duties include soil and plant cultivation, fertilization applications, cleanup duties and public restroom cleaning and maintenance. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed outdoors and will include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, equipment and hazardous chemicals. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Performs maintenance and repair work on buildings, shelters, restrooms, playground and picnic areas, and other park structures; Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, and application and fertilizers; Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal; Maintains and cleans public restroom facilities; Inspects, maintains, and repairs benches, picnic tables, receptacles, playground structures, and signs; Assists with tree planting, pruning, and removal; Utilizes motorized, mechanical and groundskeeping equipment; Repairs vandalism and other damage; Assists during construction projects; Provides information and answers inquiries from the public; Sets up for reservations and special events; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Seasonal Urban Forestry Worker Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

Basic grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, planting, pruning, irrigation, and fertilization; Applicable regulations and policies regarding safe work practices, including application of herbicides and pesticides.

Ability to:

Follow written and oral instructions; Operate power equipment, including but not limited to, groundskeeping equipment, riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, and related equipment; Operate hand tools; Operate a motor vehicle and trailer, which may include a dump truck; Maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation; Work weekends, evenings, and holidays; Communicate effectively with the public and other employees that may include sensitive situations. Acceptable Experience and Training • High school diploma or GED equivalency; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Special Qualifications Minium 18 years old Valid drivers license required; Pass a Background Check Essential Physical Abilities • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person; Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of equipment, power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment; Sufficient strength to lift objects in excess of 75 pounds; Sufficient body mobility and flexibility to perform maintenance and repair operations and perform strenuous activities for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions.