Tree Trimmer

The Town of Mamaroneck is seeking an experienced individual to fill the full-time position of Tree Trimmer with Arborist experience.

General Duties :

The incumbent of this position performs semi-skilled tasks in connection with the maintenance, pruning, trimming, spraying, transplanting, and felling of trees. This is routine skilled work involving responsibility for the efficient performance of assignments requiring a practical working knowledge of tree surgery practices. The work includes trimming, climbing, spraying, fertilizing, transplanting and removal of trees. Employees in this class receive instructions from a supervisor indicating work to be done and work methods to be used. Supervision may be occasionally exercised over other members of a tree-climbing crew. Does related work as required.

Examples of Work:

(Illustrative Only)

• Trims, thins, and tops trees;
• Removes dead, diseased or otherwise hazardous trees and/or branches and shrubs;
• Climbs trees to reach branches using climbing equipment;
• Prunes trees using handsaw, pruning poles and power saw;
• Fells large trees, bracing and cabling larger leaders and limbs;
• Cleans and fills tree cavity: applies tree wound dressing;
• Operates machinery such as chain saws, bucket truck, brush chippers, stump grinders, etc. to maintain trees and shrubs;
• Uses ropes, pruning poles, files and other tools and equipment in pruning activities;
• Participates in other park labor such as planting, cultivating, transplanting, pruning, and shearing shrubs and trees, and in filling, rolling, weeding, mowing, and fertilizing grass plots;
• Operates power sprayers to apply pesticides and fertilizers on trees and shrubs;
• Performs daily inspection and routine maintenance on equipment used;
• When not employed on the above work, performs a variety of other manual tasks such as shoveling snow, sanding streets, and collecting garbage;
• May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word
• processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes: Good knowledge of the practices, materials, and methods used in tree felling, tree spraying, tree trimming, and tree surgery; knowledge of the planting, cultivating, transplanting, pruning, and shearing of trees and shrubs; skill in trimming and felling trees and in performing tree surgery; ability to climb and to work at considerable height under dangerous conditions; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

:

Either:

(a): graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of work experience which involved tree work such as trimming, chipping and removal of trees; or (b): five (5) years of experience as in (a) above.

Special Requirements:

(1) Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. (2) Certified Pesticide Applicator in New York State preferred. (3) Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation for the Tree Trimmer position is $82,400. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage for individual or family, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. The Town participates in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan and the New York State & Local Retirement System. Additional information about the retirement system can be found at www.osc.state.ny.us/retirement. If interested in being considered for the position, please fax, mail or email your cover letter and resume by July 3rd to: Margaret Delohery Town Administrator's Office Town of Mamaroneck 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York 10543 (914) 381-7810 (914) 381-7809 (fax) mdelohery@townofmamaroneckny.gov The Town of Mamaroneck is an

Equal Opportunity Employer & Prohibits Discrimination & Harassment Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$82,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid jury duty Paid time off Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person