Parks Maintenance Worker III (Urban Forestry)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a worker for tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and removal under the Parks and Recreation Department. This safety-sensitive role includes random drug and alcohol screening.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in related work and have completed 8th grade; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. A valid Arkansas Class D license is required; a Class B license with Air Brakes is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 8th grade and 1 year of experience in tree maintenance, landscaping, or related area, including aerial work.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub maintenance for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Plant and remove trees and shrubs as required by management.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Landscaping

Aerial experience

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Arkansas Class D Driver's License

Arkansas Class B Driver's License with Air Brakes

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To perform various tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and removal activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of eighth (8th) grade, one (1) year of experience in tree maintenance, landscaping, or a related area, to have included aerial experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License with Air Brakes endorsement within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.