Forestry Technician Trainee (Maintenance Worker)

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Forestry Division located at 1520 W. 9th St
Starting Salary: $19.27/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 01, 2025


Responsibilities

• Maintains trees along public streets and on public grounds that may be performed under adverse weather conditions.
• Handles tasks incidental to the care and maintenance of trees on city streets and grounds.
• Follows proper safety practices to protect themselves, other employees, and the public.
• Participates in the pruning, removing, cleanup of tree brush and wood, planting, and care of trees on city grounds.
• Assignments are received written, verbally, or electronically in the form of work orders and typically have detailed instructions regarding the work to be performed.
• Work is inspected during the process and is subject to final review for conformance with instructions by a supervisor.
• Performs proper job-site setups, following all safety practices while performing tree work operations and wearing all the proper PPE.
• Participates in the removal of brush from cities properties and easements.
• Participates in the removal of dead, dying and storm damaged trees.
• Sets up work zone area, using ropes to lower limbs and large wood sections of tree to ground, raking and clean-up of area.
• Participates in the pruning of dead, broken undesirable branches, including crown thinning, training, and shaping the trees when needed.
• Rakes and performs final cleanup of ground area from tree work performed.
• Performs stump grinding and clean up.
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation OR 6 months of experience in general labor. May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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