Laborer II Urban Forestry | City of Bloomington, Indiana

Page last updated on April 14, 2025 at 1:59 pm

Position Description

Performs a wide variety of urban forestry activities in parks, cemeteries, and public right-of-ways. Duties include tree planting and pruning, removal and other related maintenance. Additional duties:

Operates chipper, water truck, and pneumatic tools in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
Removal of litter and other debris from assigned areas as directed.
Loading and setup of tables, chairs, tents, stages, etc. for special events.
Other duties as assigned.

Training/Special Skills

Working knowledge and previous applicable experience in urban forestry practices and techniques desired. Tree identification skills desired. Working knowledge and skill in the safe operation of trucks, equipment trailers, tractors, chainsaws, power tools, hand tools, and other related equipment.

Working knowledge of mechanics and ability to perform safety/maintenance equipment inspections.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to interact and work well with the public and other employees.
Must be reliable, punctual, have the ability to follow oral and written direction, and be capable of performing physically demanding work.
Valid driver’s license. Good driving record.

Physical Effort/Working Conditions

Must be in good physical condition. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is exerted by the employee in the setup and operation of equipment; including frequent bending, stooping, and the movement of extremities to operate equipment controls and perform work tasks. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is frequently required for extended periods of time in the lifting and loading of equipment and tools. Employee must be physically capable of lifting weights in excess of 75 pounds. Employee performs duties in and out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to work sites with traffic, noise, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions used at all times to avoid injury.

Hours

8 hours per day, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Some weekends required if emergency conditions exist. 40 hour work week, except holiday weeks and during periods of inclement weather. Employees under age 18 are subject to restrictions on both hours and prohibited occupations.

Season

Position 1: April through December, Monday-Friday (40 hrs/wk). Term of employment not to exceed nine months.

Immediate Supervisor

Urban Forester - Urban Forestry Working Foreperson

Salary

$16.42 per hour

Applicants for this position are subject to a criminal history background check. Direct deposit is a required condition of employment.

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for a job must download, fill out, and submit an application to Bloomington Parks and Recreation, 401 N. Morton St. Ste. 250, Bloomington, Ind. 47404. Applications may be requested from, or dropped off at, the reception desk in the atrium inside City Hall during business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F), by mail (PO Box 848, Bloomington, IN 47402), by fax to (812) 349-3705 or by email to parks@bloomington.in.gov.

If submitting an application via email, please include the title of the position and the applicant's name in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with the information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.