The Tree Trimmer works outside at BREC parks and recreation sites, felling, pruning, trimming, spraying, cultivating, removing and generally caring for trees and shrubs. The individual works independently and with a team.Education Required: H. S. Diploma is required.
License(s) Required: Valid LA CDL Class B License with air brakes.
Certification(s) Required: N/A
Work Experience: Three (3) years of work related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of care and cultivation of trees and shrubs
• Knowledge of methods of trimming, transplanting, cultivating, bracing, cabling and feeding of trees and shrubs. 
• Skill in use of tools & equipment for pruning, maintenance & removal of limbs and/or trees
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent driving record required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Skill in the operation of hand tools & light power tools
• Skill in the use of a computer
• Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
• Ability to operate a BREC vehicle to perform essential job tasks
• Ability to maintain written reports
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Removing, planting, transplanting, trimming, spraying, cultivating, removing and generally caring for trees, landscaping, and other vegetation in parks and other BREC facility grounds.
• Identifying trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
• Identifying and treating problems in trees, landscape, and vegetative areas.
• Operating modern tree maintenance equipment, complying with BREC safety and health standards.
• Tending flower beds and gardens.
• Assisting in tree surgery, including painting wounds caused by trimming or broken branches, cleaning and filling cavities, braiding, bolting and guying branches.

Secondary Job Duties

• Spraying herbicides when necessary.
• Performing maintenance work as assigned on structures requiring bucket trucks - fences, lights, flagpoles, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application, or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.