Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Function:

To perform services, activities and projects so as to maintain, restore and build the City Urban Forest to a high level of function, safety and public satisfaction. This position is a beginning Part Time position with the Urban Forestry Division under the Public Works & Water Utilities Department.

Essential Duties:

1. Perform all services, activities and projects through the Urban Forester, which will include the maintenance/operation of specific and assigned equipment used in the care of the Urban Forest.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Follow Safety Policies and Procedures aligned with the ANSI Z133 for PPE and ANSI 300 for Tree Pruning.
3. Inspect assigned street treed sidewalks for trees not meeting the standard over a sidewalk and propertly prune them for safety height clearance.
4. Install new trees assigned to the Urban Forestry Program for installation, following the IFAS requirement guidelines on propertly planting new trees.
5. Set up and support the watering, upkeep and general maintance including “water bags”, tree ring care and pruning for structure.
6. Inspect work sites before, during and after completion to assure work is completed in a highly satisfactory and thorough manner. Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicles are properly stored away.
7. Assist with the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.
8. Be responsible for special projects.
9. Attend and participate in professional group meeting; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal tree care and management of the Urban Forest.
10. Respond to and report difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints. Report all incidents to the Urban Forester or immediate supervisor.
11. Work as a valuable and dependable team player to assist and improve services, activities and projects in the Urban Forestry Program.
12. Driving of City Vehicles (A valid Florida Driver’s License is required)
13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and carry out programs, policies and operational needs.
• Ability to complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in parks, grounds and tree maintenance plus able to preform equipment repairs.
• Types and levels of operations, maintenance and repair activities generally performed in municipal urban forestry or park and grounds operations.
• Safe use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in daily duties.
• Able to spot and report tree health issues as they occur.
• Planting mixtures and fertilization requirements.
• Material Safety and Handling Standards management skill
• Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in landscape techniques, plantings and pruning of trees.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to clearly answer question by the public.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in the forestry/tree care, landscape maintenance, park operations or related field.
• Most possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, Class D or higher.
• Able to drive a street worthy ATV type unit.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Ability to talk by means of spoken words.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections).
• Acceptable hearing (with or with hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Sitting for periods of time
• Able to lift and /and or carry weights of 50 pounds.
• Walking or standing for periods of time.
• Able frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to operate Urban Forestry maintenance equipment, hand tools, pole saws, pruning supplies and any related equipment along with the proper use of safety and personal protective gear.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works primary in the outdoor environment and is subject to sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold and inclement weather.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note: Job Descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties

performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.

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