What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Forestry Maintenance Specialist position at City of Richmond?
- Receives written and verbal instructions to complete ground-based and aerial tree maintenance applications
- Performs the following maintenance activities which include but are not limited to the following: tree identification, crown cleaning, crown restoration, crown reduction, crown elevation, sanitation pruning and initial form establishment pruning. All tree pruning conforms to American national Standards Institute (ANSI) ZI33.1 and (ANZI) A300 Standards
- Performs and participates in tree removal activities using aerial lift truck, articulated (knuckle-boom) loader and stump grinder; removal activities include but are not limited to the following: emergency dispatch, site preparation, hazard identification and assessment, work-zone and traffic control set up, tree identification and assessment, removal of tree, removal of stump, debris staging, loading, chipping and transportation
- Demonstrates and explains safe use and operation of hand and power tools, hazard identification evaluation and assessment, PPE and work zone protocol to emergency response backup personnel
- Demonstrates and explains proper tree handling, pruning to volunteers and other city staff as needed
- Safely operates and drives aerial lift truck, articulated (knuckle-boom) loader, flatbed and water trucks to and from tree maintenance work sites
- Carries and responds to emergency after hours cell phone; respond and record relevant information from emergency dispatcher, locate tree problem to be addressed, identify hazards, locate and mobilize additional personnel as needed, set up work zone, clear right-of way and stage debris
- Responds to weather related emergencies; snow/ice removal, storm damage trees that may include clearing roadways, removing broken hanging limbs, etc.
- Safely maintains tools, vehicle and equipment
This position is considered essential personnel and is subject to work on-call hours and during natural disasters and emergencies.
The selected candidate will be required to work 24 hour on-call, weekend and holiday call duty as scheduled.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of experience directly related to assignment
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist (ISA Certification)
- Certified Tree Safety Professional, Tree Care Industry Association
- A current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a satisfactory driving record
- If assigned to tree maintenance, may require an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- Basic math
- Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications
- Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications
- Commercial mowing equipment
- Machine safety procedures, including "lock-out tag-out"
- Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances
- Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools
- Various plants and fauna for safety reasons
- Mechanics
Skills (some combination of the following):
- Breaking down and rebuilding equipment
- Cleaning area of responsibility
- Communicating with various internal and external departments
- Conducting snow removal
- Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, cleaned, and well maintained
- Leading a crew and keeping them safe
- Navigating work area
- Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment
- Performing routine or heavy cleaning
- Reading and writing
- Setting up and assisting with special events
- Using and operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, hand tools, power tools, weed eaters, dump trucks, etc.
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Follow standard procedures and established practices
- Physical dexterity
- Be patient
- Problem solve
- Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be 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.
Salary : $49,858 - $70,642