Parks Maintenance Worker - Forestry

City of Jefferson•Jefferson City, MO

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jefferson is accepting applications for a Parks Maintenance Worker for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Forestry Division. The ideal candidate should have a background in forestry, horticulture, park grounds maintenance or closely related field. This position also requires flexible assignment to horticulture, landscaping, park grounds and facility maintenance duties as needed. Primary duties include, but not limited to, tree planting and establishment, tree trimming and pruning, and hazard tree removals. Monitor trees for disease and insect damage and applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as needed. Establish and maintain protection and restoration of park nature areas. Operation and maintenance of specialized forestry/park equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, aerial bucket trucks, grapple truck, brush chipper, tree spade, stump grinder, water truck, skid loader, backhoe, and trucks and trailers. Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws and other forestry/landscaping hand and power tools. Performs work in a safe manner, securing work site and following zone safety rules, wearing safety equipment including glasses, boots, gloves, hearing protection, helmets, and harnesses. Maintain accurate, reliable records of daily work, equipment used, worksite, and project.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience directly involved in forestry, horticulture, landscaping, or park grounds maintenance required.
Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain various park, forestry and landscaping equipment and vehicles.
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 100 pounds.
Work in extreme weather conditions.
Climb trees.
Work from heights up to 150 feet.
Stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to follow directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Organize equipment and personnel requirements necessary for daily jobs.
Work cooperatively with other employees and the general public.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one-year experience directly involved horticulture, landscaping development on grounds maintenance, or closely related field.
Obtains and maintains a public use pesticide applicators license.
Obtains and maintains Missouri Class A CDL with air brake and tank endorsement.
Requires a high school diploma and four years' experience in construction and equipment maintenance/repair and depending on the position, horticulture, landscaping, general tree care or parks ground maintenance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Missouri Class B CDL with air brake and tank endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Missouri Pesticide Applicator's License within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Arborist certification
Rope and saddle climbing experience

Responsibilities

Maintains the urban forest on City parks and other public grounds.
Performs forestry maintenance and general tree care as a primary responsibility.
Flexible assignment to horticulture, landscaping, park grounds and facility maintenance duties as needed.
Tree planting and establishment.
Tree trimming and pruning.
Hazard tree removals.
Monitor trees for disease and insect damage and applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as needed.
Establish and maintain protection and restoration of park nature areas.
Operation and maintenance of specialized forestry/park equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, aerial bucket trucks, grapple truck, brush chipper, tree spade, stump grinder, water truck, skid loader, backhoe, and trucks and trailers.
Safely operate and maintain chainsaws and other forestry/landscaping hand and power tools.
Perform work in a safe manner, securing work site and following zone safety rules, wearing safety equipment including glasses, boots, gloves, hearing protection, helmets, and harnesses.
Maintain accurate, reliable records of daily work, equipment used, worksite, and project.