Job Description
Salary : $50,262.68 - $69,287.66 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 240965B1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Definition OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: TBD - Blind supplemental scoring
TBD - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direct supervision, to trim, prune, plant, and perform semi-skilled tree maintenance; remove trees on municipal properties; climb trees and operate aerial devices and other tree maintenance equipment for the purpose of tree and root pruning; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions Trims, prunes, and maintains trees on municipal properties, working from the ground, from ladders, in aerial devices, and by climbing trees with the aid of ropes and climbing saddles; uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees; plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, applies pesticides, and fertilizes trees and shrubs; cuts and removes concrete; makes immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems; may be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck; operates stump remover, root cutters, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments; ensures safety of property and persons by placing warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards: Knowledge of the characteristics of shade and ornamental trees used in the urban forest; the methods and equipment used in planting, pruning, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in using power saws, shears, axes, pruning tools, ladders, aerial devices, and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment.
Ability to observe and ensure safe practices and procedures; perform heavy manual labor; climb trees using appropriate equipment; operate an aerial device; follow written and oral directions; safely drive a light or heavy-duty truck; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements.
Education/Training: One year of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or related work.
Age : At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Possess and maintain physical condition requiredto perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to: lift,pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend inall directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands;stand for extended periods of time.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture within one year of appointment. A crane certification may be required based on job assignment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Supplemental Information Desirable Qualifications: A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture at time of appointment.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits:
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Tree Trimmer. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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Explain a Basic Urban Forest Maintenance Program.
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Explain why an Urban Forest Maintenance is an important task in Public Parks.
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Being part of a new team can be a lot of fun, but also very stressful. How do you envision your first year of work to go?
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How many years of recent paid full time experience in general tree maintenance do you have?
- No experience
- 0-6 months
- 6-11 months
- 1+ years
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Required Question
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Outdoor, Weekend work,