Arborist (PDF)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for two (2) full-time (40 hrs / wk) position :

Arborist

Department of Public Works

Complete Hourly Range : $26.52 per hour

with excellent health, dental and leave benefits

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town's Human

Resource Department - Job is open until filled

Scope of Work

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of Town-

owned trees and shrubbery.

Supervision

Received Grounds Superintendent or Crew Chief

Exercised May assign work to laborers

Essential Job Functions

• Plants, transplants and removes trees and shrubbery; prepares grounds for planting;

performs stump grinding; cuts, trims, repairs and shapes trees.

and areas around trees; applies pesticides and participates in activities to control weeds,

poison ivy and other vegetation, insects and parasites.

other equipment to trim and remove trees; follows appropriate safety guidelines to

conduct aerial work and work around power lines.

Machinery division of repairs needed.

grounds and right of ways; assists with maintenance of parklands, walking and biking

paths and athletic fields; assists with maintenance of Town pool facilities.

program; hauls trees to dump site and operates tree chipper.

responsive community relations.

Other Job Functions

Requirements of Work

Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized

training, including or supplemented by at least 4 years of landscaping or arborist-related

activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the

following knowledge, ability and skills :

Knowledge

of

shrubbery.

machinery used in the maintenance, repair and care of trees and

shrubbery.

that govern the performance of the duties being performed.

Ability to

and care of trees and shrubbery and other essential job functions.

and / or other equipment.

coworkers and the general public.

Skill in

power tools used in forestry operations.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license; Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake

Endorsement; Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License; EHAP certificate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

computers and various types of power tools, equipment and machinery.

concentration and the ability to adjust focus.

stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects,

tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

crawl.

heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim

lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy

machinery, smoke and disease.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at

www.lexingtonma.gov, emailing jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting

the Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as

additional information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application

form.

Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Completed application must be received in the Town's Human Resources Department

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and / or accept applications after

the deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we

are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our

organization.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates

will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the

process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the

Human Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to :

Human Resources Department

Town of Lexington

1625 Massachusetts Avenue

Lexington, MA 02420

(781) 698-4590