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Forestry Technician

Location: Akron, Ohio
Salary: $25.42 p/hour plus benefits

Summit Metro Parks is seeking highly motivated individuals who are passionate about helping people connect with nature through clean and safe parks. The ideal candidate has the desire to help maintain and provide quality park experiences for our community, enjoys working outside and has at least three years’ experience in forestry or related field with climbing and aerial lift experience required.
Under the direction of the Operations Service Manager, the Forestry Technician maintains and enhances Park District's lands and facilities by performing a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled arboriculture and maintenance tasks. This position is responsible for operating bucket trucks, aerial lifts, chainsaws, pole saws, pruning saws, chippers and other forestry related equipment/tools necessary for proper pruning and safe tree removal. Training opportunities are available, including Class A CDL training.
Qualifications: State of Ohio Commercial Drivers License Class A required within 1 year.

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