What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Laborer position at Cleveland Metroparks?
The Forestry Laborer will work with a team of arborists for the proper pruning and the safe removal of trees in the Park District's high use areas.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates proficiency of manually climbing trees.
- Performs skilled level arboriculture tasks.
- Proficient knowledge of equipment operation pertinent to the field of arboriculture.
- Uses independent judgment and demonstrates initiative in completing assigned work tasks.
- Demonstrates technical knowledge in the proper plant material identification, pruning, and tree removal process.
- Performs general mechanical repairs on equipment beyond first echelon of maintenance.
- Instructs/trains and leads other employees in the trade/skills pertaining to the arboriculture field.
- Coordinates and completes arboriculture tasks within the Park District's high use areas.
- Operates and maintains at least 2 of the following equipment: aerial bucket, chipper, stump cutter and front-end loader, and special skilled-trade tools.
- Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.