Under direct supervision, to trim, prune, plant, and perform basic tree maintenance; remove trees on municipal properties; and perform related work as required.
Trims, prunes, and maintains trees on municipal properties working from the ground, and may use aerial devices, ropes, and saddles for training purposes; uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees; plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, and fertilizes trees and shrubs; makes immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems; may be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck; operates stump remover, root cutters, crane truck, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments; ensures safety of property and persons by placing warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; may cut and remove concrete; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; drives on City business.
Skill in using power saws, shears, axes, pruning tools, and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment.
Ability to observe and ensure safe practices and procedures; perform heavy manual labor; follow written and oral directions; safely drive a light or heavy-duty truck; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements.
Education/Training: Six months of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or related work.
Age: At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 05/04/23 – Written examination
Week of 05/18/23 – Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Desirable Qualifications: A valid California Class “A” driver’s license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture at time of appointment.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees’ Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status – full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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