What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape / Tree Worker position at City of Lewiston?
Accepting applicants for LANDSCAPE / TREE WORKER with the City of Lewiston Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Department: Public Works
Division: Highway/Open Spaces
Barg. Unit: AFSCME- Public Works Unit
Status: Full-Time 40 hours/week
Grade: 5 ($22.51/hour)
Additional hours may be required for events or emergencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a high school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum five (5) years tree-related work experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS: Qualified candidates must have a valid, State of Maine Class A driver’s license in good standing. Must have a valid State of Maine Arborist license or be able to obtain within 18 months of employment.
WORK ACTIVITIES: Perform a wide variety of landscaping maintenance and tree-related tasks. Operate trucks and equipment including bucket trucks, snow removal trucks/equipment, loaders, asphalt rollers, cranes, tractors and mowers, chainsaws, chippers, brush cutters and trimmers. Perform landscaping duties for public properties and areas, including planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing and lawn installation. Perform hardscaping tasks with materials such as bricks, cobblestones and pavers. May climb trees with appropriate safety equipment, install tree wells and complete tree well improvements. Identify trees, plant life, diseases and insects. Respond to calls and evaluate work to be performed. Take an active role in snow removal and snow plowing operations. Act as a Crew Leader for various sized crews. Perform other duties as required.
Submit application with complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard
Deadline to submit application information: November 14, 2024. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents (cover letter, resume and City of Lewiston Job Application) at time of application.Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.51 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Union benefits
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Experience:
- Tree care: 5 years (Preferred)
- Landscaping: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
- State of Maine Arborist license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
