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Forestry Worker III (Union-AFSCME)
$40k-56k (estimate)
Full Time
Just Posted
City of Evanston is Hiring a Forestry Worker III (Union-AFSCME) Near Evanston, IL
Schedule: 7:00 - 3:30 pm - Full-Time
Monday - Friday
Salary: $34.830 - $40.873/hourly*
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
Must possess two (2) or more years of relatable forestry or horticultural work experience.
Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements, a safe driving record, and must be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
Must possess an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment and be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities In The Following AreasConsiderable knowledge of the materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the care of trees.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and precautions of the equipment and chemicals used in tree care operations.
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment related to tree trimming, planting and removal.
Considerable knowledge of tree and shrub identification, diseases and their proper treatments, insect infestations and the proper use of pesticides.
May lead other workers on parks and tree maintenance projects.
Ability to properly identify common tree species found Illinois.
Ability to operate hand and power saws, other tree trimming and removal equipment, and trucks in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions for the safe application of chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to greet the public in a courteous and pleasant manner, and with a customer-service orientation.
Physical Requirements Of WorkAbility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, and humidity.
Ability to lift, stand, kneel, and bend for long periods of time, identify or distinguish colors, talk, hear, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting.
Ability to work in situations where the following are present: loud noise levels, vibrations, horticultural chemicals, dust and dirt.
Ability to operate a variety of standard power and hand tools and specialized equipment such as forestry vehicles, brush chippers, aerial towers, log loaders, chain saws, power saws and trimming tools, rope and saddle, planting tools such as shovels, axes, pruners, dump trucks, front end loader, flood lights, snow plow and other required equipment while performing essential functions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including climbing trees, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects.
Frequently exposed to dangerous equipment, dangerous work conditions with flying debris, fumes, vibrations, dust and dirt.
SupervisionWork is generally performed under the direction of a supervisor or lead worker. Assignments may vary from season to season. Instructions can be either verbal or written, and employee must make decisions regarding the safe cutting and dropping of trees in residential areas, or proper safety techniques for the safe application of chemicals. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard.
Public ContactThe employee has contact with the general public in residential areas and with the public using parks and recreational areas to respond to questions and complaints and provide general direction; the employee has regular contact with other City employees in order to share information and complete work tasks.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LISTPhysical abilities test
Structured Oral Interview
Qualifications AssessmentTo apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at (847) 448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
Monday - Friday
Salary: $34.830 - $40.873/hourly*
- Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Climbs and descends trees safely, determining tree limb strength using power and manual saws; to remove low limbs and deadwood conforming to proper pruning procedures to standards while avoiding power lines. Ascends to top of trees using aerial tower.
- Plants, transplants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, and prunes shrubs and trees; prunes shrubs using hand or electric pruners; prunes trees using hand pruner, hand saw, chain saw, or pole saw; prepares soil by operating power or hand tools and equipment such as aerator, roller, rototiller, shovel, hoe, or rake; delivers soil, compost, wood chips, and other materials to work site and shovels, rakes and levels materials; rakes and mulches leaves.
- Performs tree cable installation on trees with structural concerns.
- Performs tree planting; digs holes; removes grass, properly plants trees per industry standards; replaces dirt at stump sight; plants grass seed and removes chips; loads dump trucks with wood.
- Determines appropriate chemical and amount required to operate power sprayers to apply fertilizers or pesticides.
- May serve as lead worker engaged in trimming and removal of trees, stumps, broken, diseased, and damaged limbs or supervise seasonal employees performing their assigned duties, and performing other landscape maintenance duties; assures that proper safety precautions and procedures are followed.
- Responsible for snow plowing and snow removal from streets, sidewalks, parking lots and downtown areas that include irregular work hours with 24 hour availability.
- Drives truck or other City vehicles to and from worksite; loads and unloads equipment on truck. May be called into work in response to public works related emergencies.
- Ability to utilize CMMS and other required City computer software.
- Ability to identify trees with high risk potentials and the proper means of mitigating these risks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must possess two (2) or more years of relatable forestry or horticultural work experience.
Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements, a safe driving record, and must be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
Must possess an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment and be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities In The Following AreasConsiderable knowledge of the materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the care of trees.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and precautions of the equipment and chemicals used in tree care operations.
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment related to tree trimming, planting and removal.
Considerable knowledge of tree and shrub identification, diseases and their proper treatments, insect infestations and the proper use of pesticides.
May lead other workers on parks and tree maintenance projects.
Ability to properly identify common tree species found Illinois.
Ability to operate hand and power saws, other tree trimming and removal equipment, and trucks in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions for the safe application of chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to greet the public in a courteous and pleasant manner, and with a customer-service orientation.
Physical Requirements Of WorkAbility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, and humidity.
Ability to lift, stand, kneel, and bend for long periods of time, identify or distinguish colors, talk, hear, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting.
Ability to work in situations where the following are present: loud noise levels, vibrations, horticultural chemicals, dust and dirt.
Ability to operate a variety of standard power and hand tools and specialized equipment such as forestry vehicles, brush chippers, aerial towers, log loaders, chain saws, power saws and trimming tools, rope and saddle, planting tools such as shovels, axes, pruners, dump trucks, front end loader, flood lights, snow plow and other required equipment while performing essential functions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including climbing trees, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects.
Frequently exposed to dangerous equipment, dangerous work conditions with flying debris, fumes, vibrations, dust and dirt.
SupervisionWork is generally performed under the direction of a supervisor or lead worker. Assignments may vary from season to season. Instructions can be either verbal or written, and employee must make decisions regarding the safe cutting and dropping of trees in residential areas, or proper safety techniques for the safe application of chemicals. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard.
Public ContactThe employee has contact with the general public in residential areas and with the public using parks and recreational areas to respond to questions and complaints and provide general direction; the employee has regular contact with other City employees in order to share information and complete work tasks.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LISTPhysical abilities test
Structured Oral Interview
Qualifications AssessmentTo apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at (847) 448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$40k-56k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/28/2024
WEBSITE
cityofevanston.org
HEADQUARTERS
Evanston, IL
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
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