Tree Maintenance Worker

City of Toledo•Toledo, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the care and maintenance of trees from the ground level on city streets and in park areas. This role involves various tasks related to tree care, including pruning, planting, maintenance, and removal, as well as operating related equipment and potentially providing direction to seasonal employees.

Requirements

Ability to read at the 9th grade level.
One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of trees.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to properly lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) lbs.
Must obtain within probationary period a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License without restriction as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes.
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in tree maintenance work.
Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques of tree maintenance from the ground level, including pruning, planting, repair and removal methods and techniques.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Skill in the use of a variety of equipment and ropes used in tree maintenance.
Skill in pruning and planting trees and shrubs.
Skill in understanding and following verbal and written directions.
Skill in moving and lifting heavy objects.
Skill in working and communicating effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Services trees from ground level by pruning and trimming.
Traces and paints tree wounds.
Balls, burlaps, plants, transplants, prunes and mulches trees and shrubs.
Waters, fertilizes, and sprays trees and shrubs for insect and disease control.
Installs tree wrap, stakes and braces.
Fells and removes small trees.
Ties various knots and coordinates ropes at the ground level in tree removal and/or tree trimming operations.
Cuts and stacks logs and piles brush.
Loads and unloads brush and logs.
Mows grass and rotivates ground as necessary.
Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to, chain saws, shovels, pole saws, pole pruners, speed loader, stumper, auger, chipper, sprayers, portable generator, trucks, tractors and related tree planting equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed.
May provide work direction to a small crew of seasonal employees.