Tree Artisan Helper

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs routine and progressively more difficult tasks involved in the general care of trees and shrubs. This role involves performing less skilled and more routine tasks related to pruning, trimming, and evaluating trees and shrubs, as well as assisting in tree removal and maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D (General Education Development)
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in caring for and cultivating trees and shrubs.

Responsibilities

Performs the less skilled and more routine tasks involved in pruning, trimming and/or evaluating trees and shrubs.
Removes broken branches or limbs.
Trims branches to give proper shape and growth.
Assists in cutting down trees.
Saws tree branches into smaller pieces of wood.
Lifts and carries tree branches to appropriate vehicles for proper disposal.
Performs routine tree and park grooming work.
Operates trucks or other automotive equipment used in forestry or landscape work, as required.
Performs duties in accordance with Departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.