Urban Forestry Technician
The City of Ontario's Parks and Maintenance Department has an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in serving the community by playing a key role on the team. The
Urban Forestry Technician participates in the work of a crew of skilled and unskilled workers in the performance of Urban Forestry within the Public Works Agency including tree planting, maintenance, and removal activities; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and hand tools; operate light and medium-duty equipment; and perform other related work as necessary. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a
"Five Tool Player"- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's
Customer Service Philosophy– Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The following procedures will apply:
Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.-
The hiring department will consider candidates on the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
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The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
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The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
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The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
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Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Parks and Maintenance Department
The Parks and Maintenance Department is committed to creating and strengthening community value by enhancing the quality of life in the City of Ontario through our professional services, maintaining and preserving parkland, public facilities, and City infrastructure. This includes the maintenance service programs and operations to the City park system, public grounds, roadway maintenance, storm drains, street sweeping, sidewalks and public right-of-way, tree trimming, graffiti abatement, traffic signs, street painting and striping, debris removal, and contract maintenance services.
Within these program areas, the department provides services for non-structural overlays and pothole repair, landscape and irrigation maintenance, street striping and sign repairs, concrete repair and maintenance of sidewalk/curb/gutter, street sweeping and debris removal, and graffiti abatement.
The Public Works Agency
The Public Works Agency provides essential construction, integrated waste and recycling collection, fleet and facility maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario through the Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, and Integrated Waste Departments. The Agency strives to meet the daily challenges of maintaining exceptional levels of service to our residents and community, providing stellar customer service, and maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City. The Agency has 232 full time employees and an annual budget of over $105 million.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2026 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:
State of the City The Ontario Plan
Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario
Education:
Equivalent to High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience:
Two years in Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Management, or a related field. Must have experience in tree identification, planting, pruning, diagnosis, removal, and caring for trees including experience with rope, saddle equipment, and climbing trees.
Licenses:
Valid Class A California driver’s license at time of hire and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certifications:
Must possess the "Certified Arborist" designation by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.
Special Requirements:
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Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift to 50 – 90 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, heights, vibration, confining workspace, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
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Incumbents in this classification are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) preemployment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
How to Apply
. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
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List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
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List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
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Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
