Tree Trimmer

City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the City’s tree program, including evaluating the health of trees; responding to questions and concerns from the public; resolving service complaints; and planting, trimming, pruning, removing, and caring for trees and shrubs along streets, in parks, and on other City rights of way.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
One year of experience in tree care and trimming
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
Knowledge of the techniques used in planting, removing, watering, trimming, and caring for trees and shrubs, and the ability to perform these functions
Knowledge of and ability to perform irrigation inspections and repairs
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible to changing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
Strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to communicate with residents in a professional, tactful, and effective manner
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and the ability to apply these while working in the City's rights of way
Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment such as chain saws, pruners, chippers, and stump grinders
Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, and walk on level and slippery surfaces
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, squat, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Responsibilities

Evaluates the health of trees and shrubs along streets, in parks, and on other portions of the City’s rights of way
Responds to and resolves questions and concerns from the public
Performs inspections of irrigation and damaged sidewalks
Performs general tree care, including pruning, tree staking, tree well maintenance, root pruning, root barrier installation, and removal of trees that are diseased, dead, or causing damage to concrete
Prepares planting sites, plants trees, waters and fertilizes new plantings, and performs weed abatement activities, as-needed
Provides assistance to colleagues with tree care requests, including canopy and root trimming for organizational projects
Participates in community-focused organizational events and programs
Maintains the City’s nursery
Establishes traffic control around work sites and performs site cleanup by disposing of debris after work is completed
Operates loaders, tractors, and trucks with a trailer
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
Performs other duties as assigned