Parks Maintenance Worker Sr. (Urban Forestry)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is looking for a Parks Maintenance Worker Sr. to manage tree and shrub care, including planting, pruning, and removal. This role requires operating specialized equipment and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscaping and hold appropriate driver licenses.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Arkansas Class D driver's license.
• One year of experience in tree maintenance and landscaping required.
• Ability to obtain Class B commercial driver's license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub maintenance, including planting and removal.
• Operate various tree maintenance tools and equipment.
• Transport equipment and materials as needed.

Skills

Tree Maintenance

Landscaping

Safety Awareness

Education

Completion of 8th grade

Experience in tree maintenance or landscaping

Supervisory or leadership experience

Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker Sr. (Urban Forestry)

Parks Maintenance Worker Sr. (Urban Forestry)

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The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

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

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

Essential Functions

• Operates tree planting and tree-trimming tools and equipment, including chippers, aerial lift truck, stump grinder, and tree spade; operates a bucket truck and earth-moving equipment, including backhoe, Bobcat, bulldozer, dump truck, and front-end loader, to prepare sites for planting, transplanting, and removal of trees.
• Operates chain saw, pole saw, hand saw, power saw, hand shears, pruner, power hedge trimmer, and other hand and power tools for tree maintenance and trimming; utilizes shovels, rakes and other hand tools to prepare and maintain areas around trees.
• Operates tree watering equipment.
• Operates light and heavy duty trucks with trailers to transport equipment and materials and to pick up equipment and supplies.
• Performs tree care duties including fertilizing, mulching, planting, pruning, removing diseased/hazardous trees and limbs, and watering.
• Operates equipment requiring a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of the essential job functions.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

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; and one (1) year of supervisory or leadership 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.

Application Requirements

• Online applications preferred
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• Testing requirements include a written exam or practical skills assessment.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at [phone] if they are having computer difficulties.
  
  

City of Little Rock Benefits

Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Vacation

Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:

Days Per Year

Up to 3 yrs. of service10

3 yrs. to 10 years of service15

10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18

20 yrs. of service and over22

Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.

Discretionary Days

Regular, Full-time Employees Receive Three (3) Discretionary Leave Days Each Calendar Year. Discretionary Days For New Employees Are Prorated As Follows

Days

If hired January 1 through March 303

If hired April 1 through June 302

If hired July 1 through September 301

If hired October 1 through December 310

Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.

Sick Leave

Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.

Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.

Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.

Funeral Leave

Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.

Longevity Pay

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.

Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.

01

Have you completed your education through the eighth (8th) grade or higher?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in tree maintenance, landscaping or related area, to have included aerial experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.

04

Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.

06

Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Are you able to possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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