Tree Maintenance Worker (Eligible for up to $1,000 in bonuses)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Sacramento as a Tree Maintenance Worker, where you will perform semi-skilled duties in tree maintenance and plant culture. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to community upkeep. Ideal candidates will have experience with tree maintenance and the ability to handle pesticides safely. A bonus of up to $1,000 is available during the first year of employment to enhance retention.

Benefits

One-time recruitment and retention bonus

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
• One year of landscape or tree maintenance experience.
• Ability to identify various plants and pests.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree maintenance and plant culture work.
• Operate equipment like chippers and stumpers.
• Apply chemicals for pest and disease control.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Tree pruning

Chemical application

Tree identification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Trucks

Chippers

Stumpers

Jack hammers

Job description

New hires in the Tree Maintenance Workerclassification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $1,000 during the first year of employment.

To perform semi-skilled tree maintenance and plant culture work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the experienced level in the Tree Maintenance Worker series. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Tree Maintenance Worker Trainee by the greater independence which with the incumbent is expected to operate. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level class of the Tree Maintenance Worker Trainee, or if filled from the outside requires prior tree maintenance experience. Appointment to the class of Tree Maintenance Worker requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Lead supervision is provided by a Senior Tree Maintenance Worker.- Plant, fertilize, spray, prune, low limb and remove trees.
- Inject trees and apply chemicals to plants and trees for disease, pest, and weed control.
- Water trees and clean water wells.
- Operate trucks and other equipment such as jack hammers, chippers, power augers, stumpers, cement cutters, and sprayers.
- Propagate seeds and cuttings.
- Graft and bud plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Water, prune, fertilize, and transplant various flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Weed and cultivate flower beds, container plants, shrubs, and other planted areas.
- Prepare cold frame and annual flower beds.
- The duties above are typical of those performed by incumbents in this class. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.Knowledge of:

- Principles, practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in tree maintenance and plant culture.
- Varieties of plants and trees found in the Sacramento area.
- Safety procedures involving fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, and related chemicals.

Skill in:

- Performing a wide range of tree maintenance and plant culture activities using standard methods and equipment.

Ability to:

- Identify various plant, flowers, shrubs, trees, and ground covers by botanical and common names.
- Identify common pests and diseases related to trees and plants.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Safely operate tree maintenance and nursery related equipment
with proficiency.
- Work effectively with other employees and the general public.
- Obtain a valid California Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
during the probationary period is desirable.

Experience

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of landscape or tree maintenance experience including some experience handling and applying pesticides.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should besubmittedwith your application andwill berequiredat the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Respiratory Protective Equipment:
Work in this class required wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Some positions may be assigned to the City Nursery.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mailfrequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.1. Application:(Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete andsubmitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filingdeadline;

• Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in theduties area of the"Work Experience" section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the informationrequiredin the "Work Experience" section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degreesshouldbesubmittedonlinewith your application.Proof of educationwill berequiredat time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered indeterminingeligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Ifyou’rerequesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must besubmittedonlinewith your application oremailedto the Employment Officeby the final filing deadline.Informationregardingthe use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.

• Applicantsare responsible forattaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) –The questionslocatedat the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam.Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education,trainingand experience. The exam score willdetermineyour ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questionsmustbesubmittedonline; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.

• A resume willnotsubstitute for the informationrequiredin the T&E questions.

3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Tree Maintenance Workerexamination.

4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their applicationforwardedto the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, asstatedon the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5.Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlledsubstanceand/or alcohol test, andpossessany required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuidefor a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at [phone].

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website athttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;

• Send an email [e-mail];or

• Call the Human Resources Department at [phone]