Job Detail
Tree Maintenance Worker
Location: El Segundo, CA
Salary: $48,488.16 - $58,937.64
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
invites applications for the position of:
Tree Maintenance Worker
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SALARY:
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$1,864.93 - $2,266.83 Biweekly
$4,040.68 - $4,911.47 Monthly
$48,488.16 - $58,937.64 Annually
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OPENING DATE: 01/25/19
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CLOSING DATE: 02/24/19 11:59 PM
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DESCRIPTION:
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The City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Tree Maintenance Worker. El Segundo is a Tree City USA community that takes pride in its urban forest of over 6,000 public trees. The Tree Maintenance Worker positions are full-time permanent positions, assigned to the Parks Maintenance Division of the Department and represented by the City Employees' Association (CEA)*.
*The El Segundo City Employees' Association is currently in negotiations with the City. Salary, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment may be subject to change.
All properly submitted online applications with completed supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Applicants must attach a copy of their ISA Certification at the time of application submission. If applicants are unable to attach file to application, email the ISA certification to ldaniels@elsegundo.org.
Prompt application is encouraged as an application cut-off date may be established at any time. Only those applicants appearing best qualified based upon the application materials submitted will be invited to participate in the testing process. The testing process will consist of a structured, technical oral interview (weighted 100% for eligible list placement). The interview date is to be determined. Candidates must pass the oral interview with a 70.0% or higher for their name to be placed on the eligibility list. Eligibility lists are normally valid for one year. The eligibility list established for this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that arise during the life of the eligibility list.
All new hires must successfully complete a one-year probationary period to obtain permanent status in this position.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tree maintenance work in City parks and parkways.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Uses power tools and equipment and hand tools to perform all aspects of tree installation, maintenance and removal; applies fertilizers and pesticides.
Prepares ground; plants, trims, prunes, waters and fertilizes new trees and removes trees, shrubs and hedges; climbs trees using appropriate safety equipment and techniques; removes branches of or entire trees that are dead, diseased or are causing damage to concrete; removes stumps with stump grinder; root prunes trees and completes compensatory tree pruning.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and care of trees.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment used in maintenance and care of trees.
Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions for equipment operation.
Knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to assigned tasks and equipment operation and maintenance.
Skill performing skilled and semi-skilled tree maintenance tasks.
Skill in operation, maintenance and minor repair of equipment used in tree maintenance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to weather conditions.
Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
A valid Class B California Driver's license.
ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of grounds and/or tree maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Tree Maintenance Worker Supplemental Questionnaire
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Based upon the application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your experience. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail ALL relevant work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand and agree to the foregoing?
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Do you have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent?
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Do you currently possess a valid Class B License?
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Are you a ISA Certified Tree Worker /Climber Specialist?
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I understand that the ISA Certification is required as an attachment to my application. If I am unable to attach it to this application, then I may email it to ldaniels@elsegundo.org at the time of application submission.
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Yes No
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