Tree Pruner 1

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an urban forestry worker to support pruning, planting and removal of boulevard and park trees. The role involves hazardous climbing at heights using ropes, ladders and safety gear, and operating power saws and chipping equipment under supervision.

You will assist in tree planting, care, pest management and routine maintenance of equipment, with stand-by and call-out duties as required by the department. A valid BC driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related technical training.
• Experience in pruning, removals, and planting boulevard and park trees.
• Ability to perform hazardous climbing and pruning at height.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and use of ropes and harness.

Responsibilities

• Climb and prune trees using ladders, ropes, and safety harness.
• Operate power tools and equipment for pruning, chipping, and plant care.
• Assist in planting, removals, and maintenance of park trees.
• Set up traffic controls and safety cones as required.

Skills

Working at heights

Tree pruning

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Chipping machine

Other hand tools

Job description

This position works in the Urban Forestry organizational unit. This is hazardous work and is performed under the direction of a supervisor who checks the work during progress for attainment of desired objectives and adherence to required safety procedures. The incumbent climbs parks and boulevard trees using ladders, ropes and safety harness or elevating equipment; prunes park and boulevard trees at heights or ground level using power saws and other hand tools; assists in tree planting and removing operations, care and maintenance of newly planted trees and pest control management; performs cable and bracing and other heavy manual tasks related to the work; operates a chipping machine as required; performs minor servicing and maintenance tasks on equipment operated; assists in setting out safety cones, warning signs and traffic control barriers under the direction of a supervisor. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation supplemented by related technical training and sound experience in working at heights, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment and safety precautions involved in pruning, removals, and planting boulevard and park trees. Ability to perform hazardous climbing and pruning tasks at considerable heights above ground. Skill in the use of a variety of power and hand tools used in tree pruning and planting work; use of safety harness and ropes used in climbing trees; the operation of a chipping machine; the operation and servicing of equipment used in the work and in the use of tools used in minor servicing and repair tasks. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required. The successful candidate will be required to accept standby and call-out work as required by the department.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.