<p>The Tree Trimmer/Prunner helps keep parks and recreational areas safe and attractive by trimming trees and ensuring they stay healthy. This work prevents hazards, improves the appearance of the spaces, and supports the department's goal of providing safe, enjoyable outdoor areas for the community.</p> <p>The Tree Trimmer/Prunner does semiskilled work using motorized equipment to trim and care for trees. This includes regular pruning to keep trees healthy and safe. The job also involves other related tasks as needed. Work is done with regular supervision.</p> <ul> <li>Identify tree species and check their health by pruning, trimming, and shaping trees to improve their health, appearance, and safety. </li><li>Safely remove trees, when necessary, by using proper techniques to avoid damage. </li><li>Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to protect trees from insects, blights, and parasites, and use injections or sprays to prevent disease. </li><li>Maintain pruning tools, chainsaws, and safety equipment by keeping them in good working order, cleaning, and inspecting them regularly. </li><li>Follow safety rules and wear protective gear while working with equipment or performing pruning, trimming, and removal tasks. </li><li>Use tree care practices that support environmental sustainability and promote the long-term health of trees in urban and rural areas. </li></ul> <p>Related tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Stimulate tree growth and help seal wounds using proper chemicals and pruning methods. </li><li>Diagnose tree diseases, injuries, and stress factors to determine needed treatments. </li><li>Follow hazard reduction procedures to ensure safety during tree care tasks. </li><li>Write reports and keep records and logs of work performed. </li><li>Perform other related tasks as needed. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Basic understanding of tree care and pruning techniques. </li><li>Familiarity with different types of trees and their growth patterns. </li><li>Knowledge of safety procedures when working with motorized equipment. </li><li>Awareness of environmental factors that affect tree health. </li><li>Knowledge of operation of aerial lift truck, brush chipper, stump grinder, hydraulic, and gasoline engine power tools such as chain saws, circular saws, pruners, and non-power tree maintenance tools. </li></ul> <p>Skilled in:</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in operating aerial lift trucks, brush chippers, stump grinders, and various hydraulic and gasoline-powered tools, including chainsaws, circular saws, and pruners. </li><li>Attention to detail to ensure proper pruning and tree care. </li></ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Operate aerial lift trucks and other heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner. </li><li>Safely trim, cut, and prune trees using both powered and non-powered tools. </li><li>Perform tree maintenance tasks with attention to detail while maintaining safety standards. </li><li>Assess tree health and identify potential hazards. </li><li>Work independently and as part of a team. </li></ul> <p>Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Experience operating aerial lift truck </li><li>Tree Trimming experience in a professional capacity </li><li>Tree trimming certification.  </li></ul> <p>POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:</p> <ul> <li>Criminal Background Check </li><li>Employment Verification </li><li>Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check </li><li>Physical </li><li>Drug and Alcohol Screen </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. </li><li>Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. </li></ul> <p>Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions</p> <p> The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <ul> <li>Constantly ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. </li><li>Constantly moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces. </li><li>Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. </li><li>Constantly moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks. </li><li>Constantly moving from one worksite to another. </li><li>Constantly adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. </li><li>Constantly communicating with others to exchange information. </li><li>Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. </li><li>Occasionally operating a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills. </li><li>Constantly operating machinery and/or power tools. </li><li>Constantly operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. </li><li>Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. </li><li>Constantly having the ability to observe details accurately and identify variances. </li><li>Constantly lifting/carrying objects 50 pounds or less. </li><li>Constantly pushing/pulling objects 50 pounds or less. </li><li>Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts. </li><li>Constantly working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation, or the like. </li><li>Constantly working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions. </li><li>Constantly working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, and/or insects may occur. </li><li>Constantly working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls. </li></ul> <p>Essential Employee Designation</p> <p>When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. </p>