Arborist I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Austin Parks and Recreation is seeking an Arborist I to maintain public trees at the Central Maintenance Complex in Austin. Under supervision, you will prune, plant, water trees, operate aerial lifts and equipment, and support emergency responses during severe weather.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, managing tree health, updating GIS inventories, and following safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with the city’s forestry team.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year outdoor experience in construction, landscaping, or tree care including use of power tools or motorized equipment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver License; obtain Class A or B within three months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Work in a crew to complete tree planting and maintenance work orders and report status to the crew lead.
• Use basic rigging techniques to safely lower tree limbs and debris for public safety.
• Operate Forestry vehicles and equipment with basic maintenance and keep vehicle records.
• Provide rotating city-wide emergency response during severe weather.
• Apply fertilizers and manage pests and tree health following regulations.
• Maintain GIS tree inventory and work management records.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor work

Effective communication

Multi-tasking & prioritization

GIS knowledge

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

Arborist I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

locations

PARD's Central Maintenace Complex (CMC)

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR105320

About This Position

Job Description

Arborist I

Purpose

Under general supervision, this position maintains public trees using a working knowledge of tree pruning, removal, planting, watering, chain saw safety, aerial lift operations, rope and saddle tree climbing, electrical hazard awareness, tree biology, and industry best management practices.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Works in a crew setting to complete assigned work orders for tree planting and maintenance activities and communicates work order status to crew lead.
• Uses basic rigging techniques to safely lower tree limbs, trunks, and storm debris for public safety and infrastructure protection.
• Operates water truck, dump truck, aerial lift truck, grapple brush truck, and other Forestry vehicles and equipment as needed, including vehicle inspections, basic maintenance and maintaining vehicle records.
• Provides rotating City-wide emergency response to severe weather events during and after normal work hours.
• Applies a wide range of chemicals and fertilizers to treat and control insects, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Remains informed of laws, policies, and regulations concerning the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Maintains and updates GIS tree inventory and work management systems.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of outdoor experience in construction, landscaping, or tree care, which included the use of power tools or motorized equipment.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Possess a valid Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must obtain Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver License and any necessary endorsements within three (3) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience with maintaining, operating, and installing irrigations systems.
• Experience performing tree planting according to ANSI standards.
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment used in the tree care industry.
• Experience working with Austin Civilian Conservation Corps., Texas Conservation Corps., or Park Ranger Cadets.

Preferred Certifications/License

• Current TCEQ Landscape Irrigator License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Other

Ability to travel to more than one work location.