Park Operations & Tree Maintenance Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Parks Department is seeking an Associate Park Service Worker to perform and supervise tree maintenance and related grounds tasks at Olmsted Center, Queens. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with projects, record work orders and train staff as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 6 months of relevant experience, and a Class B CDL. Preferred candidates have 2+ years city service, Class A CDL with air brake, supervisory

Qualifications

• - A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
• One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades.
• License Requirement: Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises personnel engaged in tree maintenance and operational duties.
• Operates a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles and powered field equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, chainsaws and more.
• Participates in assigned projects as directed, including construction, concrete demolition and removal, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree loading and unloading, and spreading of soil, mulch and compost.
• Assists with maintenance checks and repairs of tools, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine servicing, including tire changes.
• Operates and maintains hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
• Performs various landscaping, planting and tree maintenance tasks.
• Assists in maintaining accurate records, including work orders, timesheets and other documentation.
• Periodically trains or supervises employees and/or volunteer crews as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Diversity teamwork

Physical stamina

Evenings/weekends

Urban forestry / ecology background

Willingness to work in inclement wheth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Air brake endorsement

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The City of New York’s Parks Department is seeking an Associate Park Service Worker to perform and supervise tree maintenance and related grounds tasks at Olmsted Center, Queens. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with projects, record work orders and train staff as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 6 months of relevant experience, and a Class B CDL. Preferred candidates have 2+ years city service, Class A CDL with air brake, supervisory