Forestry Technician I

Description

Union : SEIU

FLSA : Non-exempt

Pay Grade : 7

Hours : 40 per week

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform unskilled and semi-skilled work in the cultivation and maintenance of trees and landscaped areas; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class within the Urban Forestry Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Urban Forestry Worker II by the performance of more routine tasks including basic tree and shrub pruning and removal, setting up and maintaining a safe work zone, and basic forestry ground work including bucking logs and chipping brush. Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance from the Maintenance Crew Chief as new or unusual situations arise.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Urban Forestry Superintendent; Receives general direction from the Maintenance Crew Chief (Urban Forestry)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Prune, plant, and maintain trees and
• Remove dead, diseased, or hazardous trees.
• Maintain various landscaped areas, rake leaves and clear debris and litter from parking lots, walks and other facilities.
• With training, competently and safely operate moderately heavy and light equipment including front end loaders, log loaders, chippers, stumpers, chain saws and other forestry and landscape related equipment.
• Apply pesticides and chemicals for insect, disease and weed
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as
• Perform heavy physical
• Ensure the adherence to safe work policies and
• Work overtime as required. This position is subject to 24 hour call out in emergency situations.

Other important responsibilities and duties :

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following :

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for :

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.

Requirements

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience : One year of professional experience in urban forestry / arboriculture AND

Training : Demonstrated formal and / or documented informal education providing knowledge of urban forestry. Additional specialized training in horticulture or a related field is desirable.

License or Certificate : Possession of an Illinois Class B Commercial Driver license with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months and is a condition of continued employment.

Possession of a Certified Pesticide Operators License or higher from the Illinois Department of Agriculture within six (6) months of hire and is a condition of continued employment.