Park Maintenance Crew Leader- Forestry

The International Society of Arboriculture, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Society of Arboriculture, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Park Maintenance Crew Leader (Forestry) to lead a forestry crew, assess trees for diseases and defects, and perform removal and trimming of large trees in parks and public grounds.

You will ensure crew safety, operate heavy equipment, and maintain equipment and records in the asset management system, coordinating with City staff as needed. Forestry supervision experience is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of forestry experience.
• At least 6 months supervising others.
• Experience with safety procedures in forestry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess trees for diseases and defects in parks and public grounds.
• Lead maintenance personnel and participate in removal and trimming of large trees.
• Ensure crew safety and proper use of safety equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment required for forestry tasks.
• Maintain equipment and inventory records in asset management system.
• Coordinate with City staff and contractors as needed.
• Attend continuing education to maintain certifications.
• Be available for emergency responses and park duties.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Forestry knowledge

Tools

Asset management system

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Leader- Forestry

Location: Plano, TX
Salary: $24.01-$33.62/hr (depending on experience)

• Identifies and assesses trees for diseases and defects of trees located in parks, medians, rights-of-way, and public grounds.
• Leads assigned maintenance personnel and participates in the removal and/or trimming of very large and potentially hazardous trees.
• Participates in the removal, trimming and preventative maintenance activities of all trees located in parks, medians, rights-of-way, and public grounds.
• Directly responsible for the safety of the forestry crew and public by properly securing work sites and ensuring appropriate safety apparatuses are in place during all maintenance activities.
• Operates specialized and heavy equipment required in the upkeep and operation of areas of responsibility. Operates and maintains potentially hazardous power equipment, including chainsaws, to trim and remove trees.
• Inspect and maintains assigned equipment.
• Maintains compliance with departmental service request and work management system.
• Utilizes the asset management system to maintain accurate records of work against trees in the field and tree removals with special attention given to maintaining accurate inventory of the urban forest canopy. Coordinates as required with other Parks and City staff to effectively organize scheduled work. May participate in the inspection of work performed by outside forestry contractors to verify compliance with contractual specifications.
• Provides emergency assistance to other City departments as needed.
• May assist in the support and supervision of department and City-sponsored special events along with other park duties and activities as needed.
• May lead or assist with the work activities of assigned maintenance personnel in other park maintenance tasks outside of forestry.
• Attend continuing education events as needed or required to maintain certifications.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential, as the forestry crew is called on as an essential group to respond to damage caused by inclement weather events such as ice, snow, rain and wind.

Experience
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in forestry, including six (6) months of experience supervising others.