Tree Maintenance Worker
Village of Palmetto Bay
This is a Full-time position in Village Of Palmetto Bay, FL posted October 12, 2021.
Complete Job Description (https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15037/Tree-Maint-Worker-Announcement-92021)General SummaryThis individual works under the general supervision of the Public Services Field Operation Supervisor and exercises no supervisory responsibilities.
The incumbent will operate light motorized equipment and performs skilled laborer tasks to assist with the care and maintenance of city-owned trees.
He/she will utilize hand and power tools to maintain trees and equipment, and will perform other related duties as requested.Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)* High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)* Two (2) years practical experience in tree maintenance, landscape, and horticulture.* Any combination of education and experience that provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the job may substitute for the requirements provided above.* International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist (Preferred)* Florida Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (ornamental) preferred.* Valid Florida Driver's License with CDL with class B endorsement and driving record free of serious or frequent violations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Climbs trees for evaluation of tree condition.* Trims, removes and plants trees and shrubs.* Remove tree stumps.* Applies herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizer.* Operates light motorized equipment such as bucket truck*, chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, etc.
to maintainVillage-owned trees.
*CDL License is required to operate.* Inspects equipment for excessive wearing of parts; performs routine maintenance on Village equipment (e.g.Lubricate moving parts, sharpen blades, etc.)* When necessary, responds to emergency call-in due to storm(s), vandalism or vehicle damage.* Performs other unskilled and semi-skilled tasks (mows and trims parks, plant landscape, maintain irrigationsystems, etc.)* Other duties may be assigned.recblid yvvy9cugyknjycd4fxfx1voysjj20n
