Tree Trimmer

City of Miami Beach • Miami Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled work in the trimming and removal of canopy trees and palms with the ability to use most industry standard pruning tools and vehicular equipment. This role involves pruning of canopy trees and palms to all current ANSI standards in public areas, and the safe removal of hazardous canopy trees and palms. The position requires working at considerable heights, operating and performing basic repairs on chainsaws and other pruning equipment, and the installation and transplanting of trees, palms, and other landscape plant materials.

Requirements

• Six (6) months' full-time experience as a tree trimmer
• Obtain Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes within 6 months of appointment
• Physical ability to effectively use and operate various equipment used in tree trimming, removal, planting, transplanting, and stump removal.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.
• Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Pruning of canopy trees and palms to all current ANSI standards in public areas.
• Safe removal of hazardous canopy trees and palm in public areas.
• Work at considerable heights when necessary.
• Operate and perform basic repair on chainsaws and other pruning equipment.
• Installation and transplanting of trees, palms, and other landscape plant materials.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed