What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Operations Specialist - Urban Forestry position at City of Savannah, GA?
Salary : $37,025.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : 2502263
Department : Park and Tree Department
Division : Urban Forestry Division
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Purpose
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This position is responsible for the care and removal of city trees.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates a chainsaw, brush chipper, and dump truck.
- Assists with setting up and tying ropes and rigging for pruning and tree removals.
- Participates in the planting of trees.
- Assists in grinding of stumps through removal of chipped debris.
- Traffic control measures at work sites.
- Keeps work area clear of debris, cleans up limbs and branches, and rakes the work site.
- Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
- Serves on the city's critical response team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; with one year of tree maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer / pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have a High school diploma or GED plus one year of tree maintenance experience?
Describe your tree maintenance experience. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).
Describe your experience operating a chainsaw, brush chipper, and dump truck and how many years of experience operating.
Describe your experience with the planting of trees and the grinding of stumps through removal of chipped debris. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).
Required Question
Salary : $37,025
