Technician - Arborist

Description

Benefits Information

Under the direction of the Senior Arborist Technician, assists and supports the City’s Forestry Services Program. Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of street trees and other vegetation, including the operation and maintenance of various specialized forestry equipment.

The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job or are the reason the position exists, and the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follows directives of Senior Arborist on daily assignments.
• Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees.
• Conduct tree risk assessments observing for condition, defects, maintenance needs and pests.
• Climbs trees to perform maintenance using industry accepted rope and saddle techniques.
• Assist the Senior Arborist with tree risk assessments and inventory updates, staff safety trainings and establishment of safe work zones.
• Develop work plans with guidance of Senior Arborist.
• Familiarity with ANSI standards.
• Use proper pruning techniques following guidelines within Arboriculture Best Management Practices.
• Educates and explains forestry standards of street tree maintenance to citizens.
• Maintenance of gear and equipment for daily use.
• Operates machinery needed in the maintenance of trees including the operation of aerial lift, chippers, grappler, stump grinder, chainsaws, may also be required to operate other heavy equipment.
• Performs 24-hour emergency storm response in coordination with other departments.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• As delegated or assigned by the Senior Arborist, prepare material and supply orders for Large Tree Care activities.
• Assists with special events and holiday programs (may occur on weekends and holidays).
• Acts as an Emergency Worker.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The following duties, although not essential to the position, are important components to the smooth and efficient operation of the Division, Department, and City.

• Attend trainings, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Assist in maintaining GIS tree inventory program.
• Assist with educational programs such as Arbor Day.
• Plant, water, and mulch trees.
• Assists Parks and Cemetery staff as needed.
• Provide information to the public relative to tree care and arboricultural practices.
• Assist other division and department staff with forestry related problems and situations as well as provides trainings to forestry staff and other departments.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The essential and non-essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Knowledge of tree biology, Colorado tree and shrub identification.
• Knowledge of tree care best practices.
• Ability to identify common insects and tree diseases of the front range.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques…