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.

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