Senior Tree Maintenance Worker
Date Adopted by City Manager
09/26/05
Comp. Code
9420
SEIU - TC
Classified
Job Title
Senior Tree Maintenance Worker
Definition
Under general supervision, to climb, trim and prune City trees; to remove trees in the streets rights-of-way; to operate and maintain climbing and trimming equipment; to operate Type A, B, and C power-driven equipment; to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an advanced level in the tree maintenance series with crew leader responsibilities. Positions assigned to this class are expected to perform complex skilled tree maintenance tasks, including the operation of more specialized equipment used in tree maintenance including Type A, B, and C power-driven equipment on a regular basis. All positions allocated to this class require that an incumbent be able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. Senior Tree Maintenance Workers are typically required to assist in the supervision and training of personnel as assigned.
Typical Duties
Perform a variety of maintenance work in the maintenance of City trees and plants including perform tree pruning and removal; climb trees as required, inspect trees for diseases and pests; operate chipper, truck and other related equipment; keep records and make reports of supplies used, maintain tools and equipment; perform related duties as assigned.
Tools and Equipment Used
Type A, B & C equipment used in the maintenance, planting and removal of City trees.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk and hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts is and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Accepted tree trimming and general maintenance practices; the full range of tree types within the City of Chico and methods of care for each; general grounds maintenance techniques; safe work practices use; principles of supervision and training; maintenance and application of tools and equipment, including repair.
Ability to
Climb trees with ease and work effectively in restricted or hazardous working conditions; check and recognize defects in tree climbing and tree trimming equipment; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; read and write at the level necessary to perform the above; work independently in the absence of supervision; assist in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate; make and keep accurate records; make sound judgments of the safety and appropriate use of a variety of equipment.
Experience
Four years of experience in trimming and maintaining a variety of large trees.
Education
Specialized training in tree maintenance and general maintenance work including operation of specialized tree trimming equipment.
Additional Requirement
Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License. Possession of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Worker Certification and Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) Certification. Possession of an ISA Arborist Certification is desirable.