Forestry Professional Technical Worker (Temporary)

Salary: $18.00 HourlyLocation : Lincoln, NEJob Type: Full time temporaryJob Number: 202600059TDepartment: Parks and Recreation DepartmentDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 01/23/2026Closing Date: ContinuousJob Posting InformationDo you enjoy working outdoors and want a hands-on job that makes a visible difference in your community? The City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is hiring to fill the temporary role of Forestry Professional/Technical Worker to help maintain the health, safety, and beauty of Lincoln's urban forest. This position performs a variety of skilled work tasks to maintain tree safety and health throughout Lincoln.What You'll Be DoingPerforming a variety of skilled work tasks to maintain tree safety and health throughout LincolnLeading organized, engaging, and effective swim lessonsWhat We're Looking ForAbility to work outside in extreme weather and adverse weather conditionsAbility to lift up to 100 lbsAn interest in trees and tree biologyCompensation and Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages. *This is an unclassified (temporary) position and not eligible for benefits.Schedule: 40 hours per week, generally 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.Desirable Training and ExperienceFirst Class Arborist License OR ISA certificationCDL License, Class A or BNebraska Pesticide Applicator license, Categories 00, 04Minimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of ageValid state issued Driver's License and good driving recordKnowledge and use of arboricultural techniques and safety procedures or demonstrated interest in learningKnowledge and use of operating and maintenance procedures for various arboricultural equipment and toolsKnowledge and Microsoft Office SuiteHigh School diploma or currently in schoolAbility to work with a teamAbility to lift up to 100 lbsClick to learn more about the Parks and Recreation department!The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln.Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages.Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.01APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit.4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit.5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.Acknowledged02I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefitsYesNo03Are you 18 years of age or older?YesNo04Are you knowledgeable in the use of arboricultural techniques and safety procedures and maintenance procedures for various arboricultural equipment/tools?YesNo05Do you have previous experience with aerial bucket trucks and/or tree removal applications?YesNo06I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo07For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number.08I am aware that I will receive a $0.50/hr. pay increase per acquisition of each of the following: 1.) First Class Arborist License; 2.) CDL License Class A or B, 3.) Nebraska Pesticide Applicator License Category 00, 04.YesNo09If you answered yes to the above question, please check all that apply. I have:First Class Arborist LicenseCDL License A or BNebraska Pesticide Applicator License Category 00, 04None of the above10If indicating you hold any of the above licenses, please provide the license numbers and expiration dates in the space provided: