Parks Maintenance Worker II - Tree Trimmer

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #202 : PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II-Tree Trimmer

NUMBER OF VACANCIES : 2

DEPARTMENT : Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION : 901 Fairgrounds Road

PAY GRADE : "G" $17.64 - $27.47 per hour

DAYS WORKED : Varied HOURS WORKED : Varied

TYPE OF POSITION : Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL : Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application

will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in marking trails for new parks and trimming trees in all park areas. Maintains rights-of-way for the Electric Utility Department as required or assigned.

Works under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent, Assistant Parks Superintendent, and City Arborist. May supervise Worker I positions, community service workers or seasonal employees as required and assigned.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the city

Assists in the training and / or supervision of lower level employees or community service workers.

Reports damaged power lines, braces and house drops to the Electric Utility Department.

Trimming or removal of trees in public places and parks that pose a hazard, or obstruct traffic signs.

Plant trees or shrubs as assigned.

Chemically treats stumps and brush in parks and power line right-of-ways and parks.

Maintains lights for tennis courts, flag poles and ball fields.

Treats and / or removes tree roots that obstruct city drainage systems.

Sets up special events as required.

Keeps accurate records of work completed.

Snow removal duties as assigned.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position .

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS :

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes : pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

This position requires a baseline audiometric examination

Extensive background checks required

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and two years experience in tree trimming, removal or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with CDL endorsement, with acceptable driving record for past three years , or ability to obtain CDL within one year of entry into position.

Ability to obtain certification in Aerial Lift and Bucket Truck operation within 3 months of hire date.

Working from a bucket truck at heights up to 55 feet and higher, cuts, trims and prunes trees. Frequently works around and near electric power lines.

Using climbing equipment, climbs and works at heights of up to 100 feet, cutting, trimming and pruning trees.

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies, including chemicals, used in tree trimming and tree removal.

Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to read blueprints and section maps to determine rights-of-way for construction and maintenance of existing rights-of-way.

Ability to determine hardwood, softwood, diseased woods and insect damaged trees.

Ability to interpret volts, kilowatts and amps.

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Must have a telephone at residence and be willing to be on 24 hour call; must be able to be at the Parks Operations Shop within thirty minutes after receiving a call.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to meet deadlines.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Bucket truck, chain saws, rope and climbing gear, chipper, backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, stump grinder, tractor, hydraulic stick saw, hydraulic pruners, hand pole saws and various hand tools.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, including overhead lifting, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb and sit.

The employee must be able to work at heights of 50' or higher in order to trim trees.

The employee must be able to climb trees from ground level to 100' with full climbing gear and tools weighing approximately 15 to 25 pounds at least 25% of the time.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds with assistance, and occasionally pull up to 130 pounds with assistance. Must be able to lift own weight when climbing trees.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and lightning.

The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F.

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