Parks Maintenance Worker Sr. (Urban Forestry)

City of Little Rock HR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Little Rock as a Tree Maintenance Worker to support the Department of Parks and Recreation. This role involves operating specialized equipment for tree care, planting, and maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a background in tree maintenance or landscaping, valid driver's licenses, and a commitment to safety. Enjoy a position that contributes to community beautification and public service.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in tree maintenance or landscaping.
• Valid Arkansas Class D and B driver's licenses required.
• Experience with aerial equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub maintenance, including planting and removal.
• Operate various tree trimming tools and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Conduct tree care duties such as fertilizing and watering.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Leadership

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Tools

Aerial lift truck

Bucket truck

Backhoe

Bobcat

Chain saw

Power hedge trimmer

Job description

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.

• 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

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, including 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.
• 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.

DISCLAIMER:

• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
• 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.
• 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 for future openings with similar qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent via text message/email.
• Check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account for notices.
• Applicants may check application status by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at [phone].