Arborist

Draper City • Draper, UT

40d • $23 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Parks Manager and assigned under direct supervision of a Parks Foreman (Forester), responsible to perform a variety of maintenance and care of trees, including diagnostics and treatment and all landscaping within Draper City. Duties to include but not limited to the application of a management plan including planting, pruning, spraying, protecting, and removal programs for public trees and associated vegetation; assistance with budget preparation; and interaction with the community (both public and private) with volunteer service groups, city initiated public plantings, politicians, and other agencies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or E.D.
• Two years of experience working as a certified arborist. Must be knowledgeable in use of tools of the trade for general arborist work. Must understand different tree diseases local to Utah and how to remedy and follow best practices.
• Valid Utah Class B Commercial Driver License.
• Valid ISA Certified Arborist Certificate
• Valid pesticide certification – or the ability to acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Utah Certified Nursery (or Landscape) Professional – or the ability to acquire within 6 months of employment
• Chainsaw Operator Training Certification – or the ability to acquire within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of – Principles and practices of working in a medium-sized municipal parks maintenance program
• Knowledge of – Operation of motorized equipment essential to tree care such as chainsaws, chippers, arial lifts, pole saws,
• Knowledge of – Essential elements of a comprehensive urban forestry program, state, and local government
• Knowledge of – Current practices and procedures of maintaining urban forest including tree planting, species selection, maintenance, and tree pruning
• Knowledge of – Tree protection measures for construction sites and other heavily traversed public areas
• Skilled with – Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, volunteers, public officials, and the public
• Skilled with – Maintaining confidences and business practices in an ethical manner
• Skilled with – Use and operation of heavy equipment, hand power tools, including chippers, aerial boom lifts, and maintenance practices of such equipment and tools
• Ability to – Follow city policies and procedures, establish priorities, concentrate on tasks accurately, and accomplish duties in a timely manner
• Ability to – Work with parks and trails staff
• Ability to – Assist in the implementation of maintenance programs and work assignments
• Ability to – Understand and follow instructions; receive, give, gather and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to – Exercise initiative and sound judgment and react resourcefully under varying stressful conditions
• Ability to – Assist in planning and directing the work of skilled and unskilled workers
• Ability to – Read landscape plans, maps, utility prints, and familiarity with tree protection measures on construction sites. Maintain records
• Ability to – Gather, analyze, evaluate, interpret facts, and then prepare and present them in a concise manner
• Ability to – Retain, coordinate, and motivate employees; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, public officials, and the public
• Ability to – Work effectively in precarious positions at considerable heights above the ground

Responsibilities

• Assists with landscape maintenance, restoration, beautification, and design efforts.
• Develops and implements strategies for soil improvement, such as composting, mulching, and applying fertilizers.
• Assists gardening staff in selecting suitable trees, shrubs, and woody plantings.
• Provides proper care following established standards for planting new trees and maintains newly planted trees including water, fertilization and stabilization to ensure healthy new growth of new trees.
• Transplants and prunes shrubs and small trees.
• Monitors tree and plant health and growth, identify issues, and implements appropriate solutions to ensure optimal tree and plant development.
• Maintains an accurate tree inventory database, provides accurate data to committees, commissions, and management. Monitors and assesses tree inventory for trees that are at risk.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Director and Tree Advisory Committee in developing a comprehensive city-wide approved tree planting program.
• Attends monthly Tree Advisory Committee meetings as required by the Parks and Recreation Director or Park Manager.
• Engage with homeowners, businesses, or government entities, to provide expert advice on plant selection, landscaping, and maintenance.
• Identifies Draper Street trees that need to be pruned to enable city business to succeed, ie: Garbage trucks, snowplows, electric companies, etc.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance and pruning of all park trees in Draper City Parks.
• Coordinates and assists in long-range planning of the urban forestry program; future planting, pruning and removal
• Stimulate 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; assist in tree acquisitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Parks Manager or Foreman.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,300 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after completion of new hire probation

What This Job Offers

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