TREE TRIMMER HELPER

City of Burbank (CA)•Burbank, CA

63d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, to trim, prune, plant, and perform basic tree maintenance; remove trees on municipal properties; and perform related work as required. Trims, prunes, and maintains trees on municipal properties working from the ground, and may use aerial devices, ropes, and saddles for training purposes; uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees; plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, and fertilizes trees and shrubs; makes immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems; may be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck; operates stump remover, root cutters, crane truck, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments; ensures safety of property and persons by placing warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; may cut and remove concrete; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; drives on City business.

Requirements

Knowledge of the characteristics of shade and ornamental trees used in the urban forest
Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in planting, pruning, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs
Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Skill in using power saws, shears, axes, pruning tools, and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment
Ability to observe and ensure safe practices and procedures
Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Ability to follow written and oral directions
Ability to safely drive a light or heavy-duty truck
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public
Ability to work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements
Six months of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or related work
At least 18 years of age at time of appointment
Possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to: lift, pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend in all directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment
A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent within one year of appointment
A crane certification may be required based on job assignment
All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification

Nice To Haves

A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Trims, prunes, and maintains trees on municipal properties working from the ground
Uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees
Plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, and fertilizes trees and shrubs
Makes immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems
May be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck
Operates stump remover, root cutters, crane truck, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments
Ensures safety of property and persons by placing warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites
May cut and remove concrete
May be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties
Drives on City business