Tree Maintenance Specialist - Arborist Tech.
About The Position
This job involves skilled, daily tree trimming and maintenance of trees and landscapes throughout the County park system as required. For more information, see below... Perform tree trimming, pruning, and maintenance work professionally, following national and local standards. Work as part of the team, utilizing aerial bucket trucks, rope, and saddle, or pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools. Ensure risk reduction, clearance, and management of County-owned and operated parks by pruning and removing trees of varying sizes. Brush chippers, stump grinders, and other large equipment may be used as required. Additional maintenance functions may include: Assist with planting and maintenance of landscape beds, in addition to minor irrigation repairs, mowing, weed-eating, edging, and utilizing small power equipment and hand tools. Respond to customer complaints and internal department requests relating to tree and/or landscape issues. Complete and submit work orders relating to work performed in a timely and professional manner. Responds to emergency situations as required. Maintain equipment and vehicles as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Prior experience in tree care maintenance, landscaping, and/or natural lands management.
- Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- ISA Certified Arborist.
- Experience operating and maintaining small power hand tools, bucket trucks, chippers, and other related equipment.
- Ability to work at varying heights and in hot, humid outdoor conditions, including directing traffic on high-volume roadways.
- Proven ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Perform tree trimming, pruning, and maintenance work professionally, following national and local standards.
- Work as part of the team, utilizing aerial bucket trucks, rope, and saddle, or pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ensure risk reduction, clearance, and management of County-owned and operated parks by pruning and removing trees of varying sizes.
- Assist with planting and maintenance of landscape beds, in addition to minor irrigation repairs, mowing, weed-eating, edging, and utilizing small power equipment and hand tools.
- Respond to customer complaints and internal department requests relating to tree and/or landscape issues.
- Complete and submit work orders relating to work performed in a timely and professional manner.
- Responds to emergency situations as required.
- Maintain equipment and vehicles as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
