What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Maintenance Worker 1 position at County of Bergen?
Tree Maintenance Worker
Department of Parks & Recreation
Job Description:
Responsible for tree removal, trimming, and pruning, which may be required due to environmental, aesthetic, roadway obstruction, or other safety-related factors. This is a full-time role for 40 hours a week.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cut away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees or shrubbery
- Utilize chainsaws and hacksaws to safely cut down trees and tree limbs
- Climb trees with safety devices or utilize buckets/lifts to properly cut down limbs and prune trees; remove branches away from power lines and reshape trees to aesthetically pleasing shapes
- Remove debris and cart away large logs and limbs for disposal; and clear parks, facilities, and roads of tree branches, fallen trees, and other debris
- May be required to water/fertilize trees, spray and treat diseased trees, and apply tar to cut surfaces to seal in moisture.
- Education & Experience:
- One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, which shall have included the use and/or operation of manual or mechanical equipment used to climb trees .
Skills:
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in tree maintenance work.
- Experience with tree removal and use of cutting/pruning equipment preferred.
Salary: $43,600 / per annum
Please send employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put job title in subject line, thank you.
The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,600