Tree Care Specialist I

Fairfax County (VA)•Fairfax, VA

36d

About The Position

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. Must have the ability to use and/or learn to use basic hand tools and operations of chippers, stump grinder, chainsaws, and ground operations of the aerial lift, basic knots, tree removal rigging, motorized winches, block & tackle, carabineers, and pole tools. Knowledge of ANSI-Z-133 and A- 100 standards as they pertain to daily operations. Ability to perform various assigned landscape maintenance tasks that may include mulching, planting and brush clearing. Ability to drive and back a chip truck with a chipper attached. Ability to work cooperatively with others, understand oral and written communication and instructions.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in tree care operations
Ability to learn basic rope and tie-off techniques (knots, rigging, motorized winches, and block and tackle)
Knowledge or ability to learn safety standards and practices for tree care operations
Ability to be physically active for up to 3 hours at a time
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to use all hand and power tools specific to tree work
Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, one year of experience working in tree or ground care operations.
Driver's license (required)
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
Ability to be physically active for three hours at a time.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate chainsaw and hand tools during the course of a typical 8-hour day.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity.
Ability to use power tools specific to Forestry Operations.
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
Work requires performing tasks in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be under construction or have terrain that is not level.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use and/or learn to use basic hand tools and operations of chippers, stump grinder, chainsaws, and ground operations of the aerial lift, chainsaws, basic knots, tree removal rigging, motorized winches, block & tackle, carabineer, and pole tools.
Knowledge of ANSI-Z-133 and A- 100 standards as they pertain to daily operations.
Ability to perform various assigned landscape maintenance tasks that may include mulching, planting and brush clearing.
Ability to drive and back a chip truck with a chipper attached.
Ability to work cooperatively with others, understand oral and written communication and instructions.

Responsibilities

Assists with pruning and removal of dead, decayed, and diseased trees and limbs
Uses multiple knots, rigging, motorized winches, and block and tackle to remove limbs or completely remove trees
Assists with clearing fallen trees from roads, trails and public access areas
Assists with equipment preparation and routine maintenance of assigned equipment
Assists in positioning of aerial lifts and other forestry equipment
Maintains safe working conditions during tree operations by manually removing cut materials from work site following all Fairfax County safety policies
Reports and monitors job site safety area, unsafe working conditions
Operates chain saw, pole saw, line-thrower, winches and assigned equipment and applicable hand tools
Performs various landscape maintenance tasks that may include mulching, planting and brush clearing
Assists with operation of brush chipper to chip and remove brush and debris
Loads and unloads trucks or other equipment
Drive assigned vehicle to job site
May be designated as emergency service personnel.