What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Technician II position at Village of Oak Park Illinois?
Description
Union : SEIU
FLSA : Non-exempt
Pay Grade : 9
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 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 full journey level class within the Urban Forestry Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Urban Forestry Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including planting, trimming and removing trees. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
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
- Trim, plant, and maintain trees and various landscaped
- Remove dead, diseased, or hazardous trees; work from and / or operate bucket
- Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize
- Trim and prune bushes, trees and shrubs; stake trees as
- Rake leaves and clear debris and litter from parking lots, walks and other
- Operate moderately heavy and light equipment including chippers, stumpers, chain saws and various other
- 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
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.
Union : SEIU
FLSA : Non-exempt Pay Grade : 9
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 skilled work in the maintenance of trees; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Forestry Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Forestry Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including planting, trimming and removing trees. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Forestry Superintendent; Receives general direction from the Forestry Crew Chief
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Essential duties and responsibilities
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 : Two years of increasingly responsible experience in a variety of grounds maintenance activities including tree trimming and working from an aerial bucket truck. 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. AND
License or Certificate : Possession of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver license.
Possession of a Certified Arborist designation from the International Society of Arboriculture.
