The City of Tempe’s Growing Together initiative aims to expand Tempe’s urban forest canopy through a school greening program that involves planting and maintaining trees on Tempe Elementary School
District properties. The School Greening & Grounds Technician will work with Tempe Elementary School District staff on trees and tree-related maintenance activities including planting, pruning, and removal.
Essential Job Functions:
• Perform job duties adequately and properly; follow personnel and department policies and operating procedures; show respect, tact, and courtesy in dealing with city coworkers, school district staff, and the general; represent both the city and the school district that is safe and
respectful to others.
• Perform tree care activities including planting, pruning, removal, and general tree health care.
• Work with the Maintenance Specialist to provide and deliver tree care maintenance training activities.
• Check irrigation and report problems and assist with repairs as needed.
• Operate and maintain tree care-related equipment

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to Richard Adkins by email at [email protected]. Please type “School Greening & Grounds Technician Application” in
the email subject line.
More information can be found online: https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/108710/638557713398600000