Job Posting Information Lincoln Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and motivated Arborist I to join our team dedicated to the care, maintenance, and preservation of our City trees. This position performs a variety of skilled tasks related to public tree maintenance, snow removal, and equipment upkeep in a safe, efficient, and community-focused manner. Work involves responsibility for the pruning, repairing, and removal of City trees; and the operation and maintenance of specialized tree care equipment. Much of the work is hazardous, requires considerable strength and agility, and is performed outdoors in all types of weather.

What You'll Do:

Tree Maintenance & Arboricultural Work Perform tasks such as pruning, topping, trunk and stump removal, trunk injection, and emergency storm response. Operate and maintain arboricultural tools and equipment including chain saws, pole pruners, aerial bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and front-end loaders. Equipment Maintenance Conduct daily inspections and minor field repairs of tools and equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance, including fueling, cleaning, lubricating, and sharpening. Utilize and understand asset management systems such as Beehive. Teamwork & Public Interaction Work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Provide courteous and professional customer service.

Embody department core values:

Attitude , Customer Friendly , Teamwork , and Servant Leadership . This Safety Sensitive position is subject to mandatory drug testing policies as a condition of employment.

Hours :

Full time; M - F; 40 hours per week; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications :

Graduation from high school or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills

Necessary Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid driver's license. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment. Successful completion of the City of Lincoln's First-Class Arborist Examination within 6 months of appointment. Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of appointment.

IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A CDL, PRIOR TO BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT

https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans