Tree Technician I

Parkway Maintenance & Management Pinellas Llc; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OTOW Inc. in Florida is seeking a Tree Technician I to maintain trees in outdoor common areas, trim, remove dead limbs, chip branches, and assist with stump grinding. You’ll work with a landscape crew, follow safety guidelines, and ensure quality workmanship while serving residents and staff. The role offers growth through hands-on training and safety program participation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in tree maintenance preferred.
• Bi-lingual helpful.

Responsibilities

• Tree maintenance – trimming, removals, and debris cleanup.
• Operate tree chipping and stump grinding equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures and participate in JSA sessions.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles used in landscaping.

Skills

Tree trimming

Safety procedures

Team player

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lift operation

Stump grinding equipment

Chipper

Gas-powered saws

Job description

Job Summary/OverviewThe Tree Technician I is responsible for the tree maintenance of the common areas of the property. The Tree Technician I trims trees, chips tree branches, removes broken/dead tree limbs, performs tree removals, performs stump grinding, blows off areas, etcetera. They are part of a specialized landscape crew and may interchange duties within the group. This position ensures that the company’s quality of work practices and standards are up held and that all regulatory agency guidelines are followed. The Tree Technician I is a highly visible position that has daily contact with residents and employees and requires the utmost awareness of how actions and communications are received and perceived.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following bullets detail the primary functions of this position and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Tree maintenance – ground level and supervised aerial trimming, chipping tree branches, removing broken/dead tree limbs, tree removals, stump grinding, blows off areas, etc.Basic saw upkeep/maintenance/cleaning (sharpening/changing blades)Supervised operation of aerial lift equipment(apprenticeship)Participates in JSA(Job Safety Assessments) and spotting duties as assignedLandscape projects such as shrubbery trimming or removal, thinning-out and/or removal of plants, weeds and leaves as assignedDebris pick-up and removalSod, shrub and tree installation or planting duties as neededPerform other various landscaping tasks as directed by supervisor(s)Walk areas and remove anything that presents a safety or damage hazard for equipmentClean and maintain all equipment, trailers and vehiclesEvaluate equipment problems and report them to mechanics and supervisor(s)Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and use the proper personal protection equipmentAttend all safety meetingsAid with other positions and/or departments as needed.Perform other tasks when requested by superintendents or managers.Help in emergency situations as needed.Perform flagging duties as needed for safety.In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon OTOW Inc. needs or requirements.Performs other duties as necessary.Responsible for compliance to company policies and directives.Professional manner, discretion, and appearance are expected.Reports any incident or accident immediately to their supervisor. Informs of any issues.Punctuality and Attendance are significant job reliabilities.Maintain clean and orderly work environment.Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)High School diploma or GED preferred.Tree maintenance and removal techniques preferred (OTJ training available)Bi-lingual helpful.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIn 12 months, must be able to gain intermediate experience/skills in multiple disciplines of tree maintenance techniques:Basic/Intermediate tree trimmingDebris draggingCompetent/Safe operation of tree chipping equipmentCompetent/Safe operation of stump grinding equipmentActive JSA participantSafe drop zone/Spotter participantSafe and efficient operation of company service and utility vehiclesAny forms of labor that are necessary for the completion of tree maintenance projects.Must be willing to learn and develop new skills.Able to handle laborious and repetitive manual tasks.Technician I must develop basic knowledge of tree trimming tools and ability to use them safely.Must be able to learn to work safely with gas-powered sawsLearn and follow all safety practices.Maintain tools, equipment, vehicle tool lockers, and shop areasAbility to adapt to changes in working environment and conditions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsGood organizational and good follow up skills.Ability to work as a team member.Knowledge of safety practices.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Become cross-trained/experienced/knowledgeable regarding landscaping techniques and equipment.Completion of the following internal training in 12 months:Approved DriverGolf Cart TrainingAerial Lift Operator TrainingCertified in Light and heavy Trailer OperationWorking ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The majority of work is performed outdoors, in varying heights and regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions. Exposure to high temperatures (95 degrees and above), low temperatures (32 degrees and below) and a variety of weather conditions is common.Use of gas and/or diesel powered aerial lifts, stump grinder, wood chipper, mowers, gas powered equipment (Chain/pole saws, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, stick-edgers, etc.), hand tools (Rakes, shovels, loppers, etc.). Occasional use of battery and/or gas powered golf carts and utility vehiclesThe typical noise level is loud to very loud.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the individual will be regularly required to push, pull, stand, walk, and lift up to fifty pounds; grasp, use hands to finger, handle or feel. The position requires regular use of vision, close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus, along with eye-hand-foot coordination. Frequent reaching with hands and arms, bending and twisting. On occasion the individual will be required to climb stairs or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, smell or sit.Exerting 25 to 50 pounds of force regularly.Organizational RelationshipsThe Tree Technician I reports directly to Tree Crew Leader and the Landscaping Foreman and Assistant Superintendent. The Tree Technician I also works closely with all other members of the management and maintenance department.Certifications, Licenses. Special RequirementsValid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving history.Must pass a background check and drug screen.