Forestry Laborer

Cleveland Metroparks • Fairview Park, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Laborer will work with a team of arborists for the proper pruning and the safe removal of trees in the Park District's high use areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of skilled-level experience in forestry or arboriculture.
• Possess or obtain an Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and combination endorsement.
• Experience in and knowledge of procedures, duties, equipment operation, calibration, and maintenance, which are ordinarily, obtained by extensive experience in a technical capacity and above those of a Grounds Maintenance position qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach.

Nice To Haves

• Possess or obtain Ohio Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Certification applicable to trade.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency of manually climbing trees.
• Performs skilled level arboriculture tasks.
• Proficient knowledge of equipment operation pertinent to the field of arboriculture.
• Uses independent judgment and demonstrates initiative in completing assigned work tasks.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in the proper plant material identification, pruning, and tree removal process.
• Performs general mechanical repairs on equipment beyond first echelon of maintenance.
• Instructs/trains and leads other employees in the trade/skills pertaining to the arboriculture field.
• Coordinates and completes arboriculture tasks within the Park District's high use areas.
• Operates and maintains at least 2 of the following equipment: aerial bucket, chipper, stump cutter and front-end loader, and special skilled-trade tools.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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