Tree Trimmer

The Polo Club of Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

3d

About The Position

General grounds maintenance work, with tree care responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; Trims trees to ensure their appropriate appearance and the safety of the residents and public. Cleans dirt from tree rings. Maintains equipment to ensure safe operating efficiency. Lays pavers in accordance with directions. Plants shrubs and trees. Removes trees when directed. Grinds stumps. Fertilizes plants and trees. Stripes roadways. Paints curbs. Maintains interior clubhouse plants. Performs minor concrete and asphalt repairs. Cleans exterior light fixtures. Performs fence repair and maintenance. Performs lake planting and maintenance. Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club. Performs other duties as assigned by the CAM Manager. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must know all appropriate safety rules.
• Requires knowledge in the use of all tree trimming equipment.
• Must be available to report to work promptly following a major weather or similar event.
• Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Requires valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Responsibilities

• Trims trees to ensure their appropriate appearance and the safety of the residents and public.
• Cleans dirt from tree rings.
• Maintains equipment to ensure safe operating efficiency.
• Lays pavers in accordance with directions.
• Plants shrubs and trees.
• Removes trees when directed.
• Grinds stumps.
• Fertilizes plants and trees.
• Stripes roadways.
• Paints curbs.
• Maintains interior clubhouse plants.
• Performs minor concrete and asphalt repairs.
• Cleans exterior light fixtures.
• Performs fence repair and maintenance.
• Performs lake planting and maintenance.
• Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CAM Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees