Tree Trimming Technician II

Town of Wake Forest, NC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking a Tree Trimming Technician II to perform maintenance and care of trees in the urban forest. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, and inspecting trees, along with assisting in storm cleanup. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of plant biology and tree care practices, along with relevant experience and certifications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in arboricultural or horticultural operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain forestry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine care and maintenance of hardwood trees.
• Conducts visual inspections of trees along public properties.
• Leads groups of volunteers in planting or maintaining trees.

Skills

Plant Identification

Tree Pruning Practices

Ability to Apply Pesticides

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s degrees in Arboriculture

Tools

Chain Saws

Pole Pruners

Hand Saws

Job description

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General Statement of Duties

An employee in this class is responsible for performing routine care and maintenance of hardwood trees located throughout the urban forest of the Town of Wake Forest. This work involves the planting, pruning, removal, and general maintenance of trees. Other duties may include assisting foremen and crew with inspecting and determining the extent of pruning, removal, elevating, or other corrective action required for trees located on public property. Work is performed with some independent judgment under the general supervision of the Urban Forestry Coordinator.

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this class is responsible for performing routine care and maintenance of hardwood trees located throughout the urban forest of the Town of Wake Forest. This work involves the planting, pruning, removal, and general maintenance of trees. Other duties may include assisting foremen and crew with inspecting and determining the extent of pruning, removal, elevating, or other corrective action required for trees located on public property. Work is performed with some independent judgment under the general supervision of the Urban Forestry Coordinator.

Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Task

• Uses and maintains safety equipment & tools and prunes trees to reduce risks and preserve tree health.
• Prunes trees from the ground using pruners, loppers, hand saws, pole pruners, and pole saws.
• Handles, transports, and plants ball & burlap and container-grown trees. Performs follow-up watering, mulch, fertilizing, and treatment for insects and disease problems.
• Conducts visual inspections of trees along the right of way, parks, greenways, and other public properties to determine corrective action necessary to help alleviate problems and concerns.
• Maintains volunteer tree nursery, including the inventory of trees, equipment, and supplies.
• Completes reports as needed and maintains street tree inventory data using tree inventory maintenance software.
• Leads groups of volunteers in planting or maintaining trees.
• Assists with storm cleanup.
• Participates in training and continuing education opportunities.
• Inspect trees planted by developers to ensure appropriate species, location, condition, and methods used.
• Assists Wake Forest Power tree trimming crew as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge and experience in plant identification, with emphasis on commonly planted and native trees.
• Knowledge of plant biology, structure, and function.
• Familiarity with computers and other technology.
• Considerable knowledge of tree pruning practices and techniques.
• Skill in operating tree pruning equipment.
• Ability to understand the use of hand and power tools and other related equipment.
• Ability to apply pesticides.
• Ability to read, interpret and complete work orders and use maps to organize the workflow of each job and record completed work daily.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed verbal and written communications.
• Ability to operate and maintain forestry/arboriculture equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to use chain saws, hand saws, pole saws, pole pruners, loppers, and hand pruners.
• Ability to learn to operate newly developed arboricultural equipment and machines.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
  
  

Desirable Education And Experience.

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degrees in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, or related fields.
• Two (2) years of experience in arboricultural, forestry, or horticultural operations, including tree maintenance and operating equipment necessary to perform tree maintenance duties.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid class “A” NC Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Possession of or able to obtain ISA Certified Arborist Certification within six months from employment date, and maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.
  
  

Possession of or ability to obtain N.C. Pesticide Applicator License

CPR and First Aid

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to drive, climb, bend, lift, stand, sit, read, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, and controls. The position requires mobility. Most duties are physically demanding, requiring moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Duties require using moderate and light equipment and tools to operate motorized vehicles. Activities and duties require moderate to heavy exertion, manual coordination, and physical dexterity.

The link below provides a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees with the Town of Wake Forest.

2023 Town Of Wake Forest Benefits Summary

Details about benefits and costs for full-time employees are available in the Human Resources Department.

The Town Provides

Group Insurance Plans

Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC

MetLife Dental

Superior Vision

Group Life Insurance with Unum

Long-term and Short-term Disability Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation (457) Plan And 401(k)

Social Security

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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