What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Trimmer position at City of St. Cloud, FL?
Salary : $16.77 - $23.15 Hourly
Location : City of St. Cloud, FL
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Department : PARKS AND RECREATION
Division : BEAUTIFICATION
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Join Our Team as a Tree Trimmer in the City of St. Cloud!
Are you passionate about making your community a beautiful and safe place to live and work? We're looking for a dedicated Tree Trimmer to join our Beautification Division. In this role, you'll provide skilled labor to maintain trees on both public and private property, reducing potential hazards and enhancing the natural beauty of our city.
Why Join Us?
At the City of St. Cloud, we live by the values of :
Accountability - Take pride in your work and ensure the safety and aesthetic appeal of our public spaces.
Empowerment - Have the freedom to make meaningful contributions and take ownership of tree maintenance projects.
Innovation - Use your expertise to find creative solutions for tree care and hazard reduction.
Ownership - Be part of a team that cares deeply for our city's environment and future growth.
What You'll Do :
- Perform tree trimming, removal, and maintenance to promote public safety.
- Use specialized tools and equipment to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Assist in hazard mitigation and beautification projects across the city.
Qualifications : If you have the skills, commitment, and care to help us maintain a vibrant, beautiful St. Cloud, we encourage you to apply!
Make a difference today-join a team where your work truly matters!
Apply now and be a part of creating a cleaner, safer, and greener community!
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience in the Arboriculture Industry; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a valid Florida state commercial driver's license, Class A restricted license preferred or able to attain within 365 days and an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to move; bend; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; communicate and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics :
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Language Ability :
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Reasoning :
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran's preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
City of St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the , which includes :
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Do you have a Commercial Driver's License? If yes, which class?
If you answered "no" to the above question, are you able to obtain a CDL "Class A" within 365 days of employment?)
Which best describes your level of education?
Select how many years of experience you have in the Arboriculture Industry?
Please describe how your education, training, and experience have prepared you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role.
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