2021 Forestry Maintenance Intern (Full-Time Seasonal)

Time Line: May 10 – September 1 (approximate)
Department: Public Works – Parks & Forestry Division
Hours: 6:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m. (M-Th)  &  6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Fri)
Starting Rate: $10.00/hour (no benefits)

Duties:

Perform a variety of Urban Forestry tasks, including but not limited to EAB program assignments, identification of basic tree diseases, and assisting in updating City’s street tree inventory.

Assist with generation of informational materials and reports for city’s Tree Board, as well as attend meetings.

Assist with and monitor contracted forestry work.

Assist with public education and social media outreach.

Compose and submit for review Friday Bulletin information (monthly).

Perform maintenance including landscaping, mowing, weeding, spreading mulch, pruning, removals, brush pick-up, planting, watering, and basis tree maintenance.

Work collaboratively with all other Parks and Forestry staff.

Miscellaneous maintenance duties including City nursery duties and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to work as part of a team and under limited supervision.

Ability to operate related landscape equipment.

Ability to lift and manipulate items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Ability to work on your feet for a full 8-hourshift.

Must be 16+ years of age

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, good driving record and ability to operate pick-up size vehicles.

Note:  Individuals hired must provide own safety shoes

How To Apply
Interested candidates should forward a completed City of Mequon Employment Application to jobbank@ci.mequon.wi.us or City of Mequon, Human Resources, 11333 N Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI  53092. All application materials must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2020