Tree Maintenance Worker

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to maintain the County’s public tree inventory and perform skilled manual tree maintenance. Responsibilities include pruning, maintaining, and removing trees in public areas, including streets, parks, and playgrounds. The employee will work as part of a team with Tree Maintenance Workers and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers to remove fallen trees and prune dead, diseased, and damaged limbs. The Tree Maintenance Worker also works closely with the Tree Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Tree Maintenance Workers to coordinate tree maintenance activities and document the required resources used.

Specific duties include:

• Inspecting trees at job sites to determine the scope of required maintenance;
• Responding to tree-related emergencies and safety issues, adhering to industry safety standards and setting up safe work zones;
• Pruning trees according to industry standards and removing trees and limbs according to industry standards;
• Operating the following equipment: aerial lift bucket truck, crane truck, dump truck, roll-off truck, bobcat, skid steer loader, mini excavator, woodchipper, chain saws, power pruners, pole and hand saws, blowers, clippers, and hand tools;
• Performing snow plowing or various snow removal tasks, and responding to questions, concerns, and work requests from the public; 
• Training fellow employees in the use of a variety of specialized equipment, tools and technical procedures;
• Scheduling and prioritizing work orders in coordination with the Tree Crew Supervisor and other team members;
• Recording labor and resources, and keeping accurate records of work to be performed, and work orders completed;
• Performing administrative work related to tree maintenance work and training; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of tree maintenance and safety procedures, interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly, and independent judgement to efficiently and safely plan and perform tree maintenance tasks within a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED; and
• Two (2) years' experience performing tree maintenance or related work. 

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Working on a tree crew, including operating and using tree maintenance equipment (bucket trucks, chippers, and power pruners);
• Performing tree maintenance on large trees, typically greater than 20" trunk diameter;
• Working with an automated work order system; and
• Leading a crew of Tree Maintenance workers.

Possession of one or more of the following Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Arborist, Tree Worker Aerial Life Specialist, or Urban Forest Professional with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA);
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification; 
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B; and
• CPR/first aid certifications. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A complete application will include an attached resume which highlights how your background and experience align with the qualifications for this position.
• Must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B within 9 months of hire.
• Pre-employment background check will be conducted.  It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. 

• Employees will be required to operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties away from the primary worksite. Applicant must possess or obtain by time of appointment a valid driver's license, and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of their official driving record.

Physical & Environment Requirements:

• The work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and is difficult and hazardous, with exposure to considerable heights and various traffic conditions. 
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to one more of the following conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.
• In response to emergencies, work may be performed in the evenings, overnight, and/or on weekends.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Some weekend and evening hours will be required. Employees must be available for callback and holdovers in emergency situations. 

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package.  For more information, click here.  

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Each section of the application must be completed, including supplemental questionnaire. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

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