Urban Tree Care & Maintenance Technician

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta Arbor Division is seeking a skilled groundskeeper to perform maintenance of trees and vegetation on City properties, rights-of-way, medians, parks, and drainage areas. You will operate arboriculture equipment, plant and mulch, and assist with storm response to maintain a safe, healthy urban forest.

Responsibilities include routine pruning, removals, cleanup, traffic control, and keeping accurate work records.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of high school or equivalent.
• Valid Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain one for the type of vehicle operated.
• CDL when required for assigned vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to obtain City safety, equipment-operation, traffic-control, and arboriculture training within established timeframes.
• Ability to work safely at heights and around heavy equipment when trained and authorized.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tree pruning and structural maintenance, including crown cleaning, clearance pruning, and removal of dead or hazardous limbs.
• Assists with tree removals, including cutting, rigging, chipping, hauling, and cleanup of trees and limbs.
• Operates arboriculture equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, pole saws, and stump grinders.
• Plants, stakes, mulches, waters, and maintains trees and landscape plantings on City property.
• Performs routine inspections of City trees and reports hazards, defects, or disease.
• Removes fallen trees, limbs, brush, and storm debris from streets, sidewalks, and parks.
• Maintains safe clearances from streets, utilities, and public infrastructure.
• Loads, secures, transports, and disposes of debris per City procedures.
• Performs basic maintenance of vehicles and tools; reports mechanical problems.
• Uses PPE and follows safety procedures for arboriculture operations.
• Assists other City crews with stormwater-related maintenance and emergency response.
• Maintains accurate work records and communicates with supervisor.

Skills

Tree biology

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Pole saws

Stump grinders

Brush cutters

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Valdosta Arbor Division is seeking a skilled groundskeeper to perform maintenance of trees and vegetation on City properties, rights-of-way, medians, parks, and drainage areas. You will operate arboriculture equipment, plant and mulch, and assist with storm response to maintain a safe, healthy urban forest.

Responsibilities include routine pruning, removals, cleanup, traffic control, and keeping accurate work records.