Arborist I

Eagle Mountain City • Eagle Mountain, UT

60d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of working level semi-skilled duties related to the care, maintenance, pruning and planting of all trees on city-owned property. This role is dedicated to the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.

Requirements

• One to Two (1-2) years experience in forestry, botany, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, silviculture, ecology or some other related field
• High School Diploma
• Considerable knowledge of maintenance equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects
• Frequently lift 35 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 to 100 pounds or more
• Tolerate weather extremes in work environment
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates and the public
• Pruning and removal of trees including; technical rigging, aerial bucket operation, and climbing proficiency with rope and saddle
• Certified Arborist within one year of hire
• Certified Weed and Pest Control Applicator within one year of hire
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License and meet the requirements of the city's Motor Vehicle policy
• May be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates inspection of trees for removal or pruning; schedules and conducts inspections; performs routine tree maintenance; plants and transplants trees; determines pruning or removal needs in emergencies or other situations which may negatively impact public health, welfare, or safety; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting, and through proper fertilization methods; controls insects and disease through proper cultural practices and chemical methods where needed.
• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, and various hand tools.
• Performs general public relations duties as needed to lend support and educate the public related to forestry programs and projects; prepares and issues media releases and information; plans and coordinates city Arbor Day celebration activities; prepares and gives presentations to interested civic groups.
• Assists the public as needed to comply with city ordinances; advises public regarding selection of tree types; provides information relating to tree care.
• Maintains inventory of street trees and other city-owned trees and related records; supervises volunteer crews in collecting data to complete city-wide inventory; assists with maintaining computerized record.
• Coordinates and, assists in long-range planning of the urban forestry program; future planting, pruning and removal goals.
• Designs and coordinates planting and care of city-owned landscaped areas that include shrubs, annuals, perennials and other similar growing materials; stimulates healthy plant growth through the use of appropriate horticultural methods; demonstrates proper fertilization methods; controls insects and disease through proper cultural practices and chemical methods where needed; purchase all planting materials.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED