Arborist

City Of Kenosha-posted about 1 year ago
$54,205 - $80,746/Yr
Full-time
Kenosha, WI
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The Arborist position involves working under the supervision of the City Forester to manage the health and maintenance of trees and shrubs in city streets and parks. The role includes a variety of tasks such as planting, pruning, and removing trees, as well as applying pesticides and inspecting for diseases. The Arborist is also responsible for operating various equipment and maintaining public relations with citizens.

  • Plants, prunes, trims, removes and sprays trees and shrubs on City streets and parks.
  • Applies pesticide as needed.
  • Inspects trees for disease damage and infection; administers chemicals and solutions to treat diseased trees and shrubs.
  • Operates motorized and mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, aerial lift, log loader, chipper, grinder, tree spade in tree pruning, removal and planting.
  • Operates various hand-held pruning equipment.
  • Maintains record of activities.
  • Establishes and maintains effective public relations with citizens.
  • Assists in snow and ice removal activities.
  • Performs other work as requested or assigned.
  • High school diploma or GED; with additional coursework in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture or closely related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in arboriculture, pruning and removing trees; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Pesticide application license at time of application or ability to obtain within the probationary period.
  • ISA certification required by end of probationary period or time specified by department.
  • Knowledge of tree trimming methods, techniques and equipment.
  • Knowledge of the disease and harmful insects affecting trees and shrubs.
  • Knowledge of safely climbing trees using ropes and spurs or other techniques at high elevations from tree limbs, ladders, ropes and motorized equipment.
  • Ability to climb trees safely.
  • Ability to work safely at considerable heights.
  • Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.
  • Ability to plan and organize the work of others.
  • Ability to use tools and equipment utilized in tree pruning and removal.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.
  • Ability to keep records and make reports.
  • Skill in the use of tree trimming and tree removal tools and equipment.
  • Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
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