TREE TRIMMER

Burbank; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated TREE TRIMMER to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and care of trees on municipal properties, including trimming, pruning, and planting. You will utilize various tools and equipment, ensuring safety while performing your duties. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work outdoors, engage with the community, and contribute to the beautification of public spaces. If you enjoy hands-on work and have a passion for nature, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in tree maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree characteristics and maintenance methods.
• Ability to operate aerial devices and heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and maintain trees on municipal properties.
• Drive trucks and operate tree maintenance equipment.
• Ensure safety at job sites and perform landscape maintenance.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Climbing Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Practices

Effective Communication

Education

One year of experience in tree maintenance

Tools

Power Saws

Pruning Tools

Aerial Devices

Light/Heavy-duty Trucks

Job description

Join to apply for the TREE TRIMMER role at City of Burbank.

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

1. TBD - Blind supplemental scoring
2. TBD - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under direct supervision, to trim, prune, plant, and perform semi-skilled tree maintenance; remove trees on municipal properties; climb trees and operate aerial devices and other tree maintenance equipment for the purpose of tree and root pruning; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities include:

1. Trimming, pruning, and maintaining trees on municipal properties, working from the ground, from ladders, in aerial devices, and by climbing trees with the aid of ropes and climbing saddles.
2. Using small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees.
3. Planting, removing, irrigating, cultivating, applying pesticides, and fertilizing trees and shrubs.
4. Cutting and removing concrete.
5. Making immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems.
6. Driving a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operating a crane truck.
7. Operating stump remover, root cutters, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments.
8. Ensuring safety of property and persons by placing warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites.
9. Performing additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of the characteristics of shade and ornamental trees used in the urban forest; the methods and equipment used in planting, pruning, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill in using power saws, shears, axes, pruning tools, ladders, aerial devices, and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment.

Ability to observe and ensure safe practices and procedures; perform heavy manual labor; climb trees using appropriate equipment; operate an aerial device; follow written and oral directions; safely drive a light or heavy-duty truck; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements.

Education/Training: One year of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or related work.

Age: At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Special Conditions & Requirements: Possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to lift, pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend in all directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture within one year of appointment. A crane certification may be required based on job assignment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

Desirable Qualifications: A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture at time of appointment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Business Consulting and Services