Tree Maintenance Worker

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to maintain the County’s public tree inventory and perform skilled manual tree maintenance. The role involves maintaining, pruning, and removing trees in public areas such as streets, parks, and playgrounds. The worker joins Tree Maintenance Workers and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers in responding to fallen trees and pruning dead, diseased, and damaged limbs, and coordinates activities and documents resource use with the Tree Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers. The position also involves inspecting trees, responding to emergencies and public requests, operating specialized vehicles and equipment, performing snow removal, training fellow employees, scheduling and prioritizing work orders, maintaining records, and completing related administrative and other assigned duties. Work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and may be difficult and hazardous, including exposure to heights, traffic, mechanical hazards, electrical current, heat, chemicals, fumes, and other environmental conditions. Emergency work may take place in the evenings, overnight, or on weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience performing tree maintenance or related work.
Must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B within nine months of hire.
Must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the time of appointment and authorize the County to obtain, or provide, an official driving record.
Must submit a complete application, including a resume highlighting relevant background and experience; the resume does not substitute for completing the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Must complete a pre-employment background check.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in hazardous conditions, including at heights and around traffic, moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, and oils.
Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Must be available for some weekend and evening hours, emergency callbacks, and holdovers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a tree crew, including operating tree-maintenance equipment such as bucket trucks, chippers, and power pruners.
Experience maintaining large trees, typically greater than 20 inches in trunk diameter.
Experience working with an automated work order system.
Experience leading a crew of Tree Maintenance Workers.
Certified Arborist, Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist, or Urban Forest Professional certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
CPR/first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect trees at job sites to determine required maintenance.
Respond to tree-related emergencies and safety issues, follow industry safety standards, and establish safe work zones.
Prune trees and remove trees and limbs according to industry standards.
Operate tree-maintenance vehicles and equipment, including aerial lift bucket trucks, crane trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, bobcats, skid steer loaders, mini excavators, woodchippers, chainsaws, power pruners, pole and hand saws, blowers, clippers, and hand tools.
Perform snow plowing and other snow-removal tasks.
Respond to questions, concerns, and work requests from the public.
Train fellow employees in specialized equipment, tools, and technical procedures.
Schedule and prioritize work orders in coordination with the Tree Crew Supervisor and other team members.
Record labor and resources and maintain accurate records of work to be performed and completed work orders.
Perform administrative work related to tree maintenance and training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.