Tree Maintenance Worker

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

6d•$29 - $44•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 includes pruning, maintaining, and removing trees in public areas such as streets, parks, and playgrounds. The employee works with Tree Maintenance Workers and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers to remove fallen trees and prune dead, diseased, and damaged limbs. The position also works closely with the Tree Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers to coordinate tree maintenance activities and document resources used. The work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and is difficult and hazardous, involving exposure to heights, traffic, moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, and cutting fluids. Heavy work may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; some weekend and evening hours, callback availability, and emergency holdovers are required. Employees may need to work evenings or overnight during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience performing tree maintenance or related work.
Possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B within nine months of hire.
Possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the time of appointment and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or provide, an official driving record.
Submit a complete application, including the supplemental questionnaire; an attached resume must highlight how the applicant’s background and experience align with the qualifications.
Undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal, driving, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.
Ability to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and perform hazardous, heavy work, including work at heights and exposure to traffic, mechanical and environmental hazards.
Availability for some weekend and evening work, emergency callbacks, and holdovers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a tree crew, including operating and using 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.
ISA Certified Arborist, Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist, or Urban Forest Professional certification.
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 the scope of 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, vehicle, and other 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, and respond to public questions, concerns, and work requests.
Train fellow employees in the use of 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.