Tree Technician

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

CW - Clearwater, FL 33763, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.45 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
General Labor,Job Summary/Overview

The Tree Technician I is responsible for the tree maintenance of the common areas of the property. The Tree Technician I trims trees, chips tree branches, removes broken/dead tree limbs, performs tree removals, performs stump grinding, blows off areas, etcetera. They are part of a specialized landscape crew and may interchange duties within the group. This position ensures that the company’s quality of work practices and standards are up held and that all regulatory agency guidelines are followed.

The Tree Technician I is a highly visible position that has daily contact with residents and employees and requires the utmost awareness of how actions and communications are received and perceived.

The following bullets detail the primary functions of this position and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Tree maintenance – ground level and supervised aerial trimming, chipping tree branches, removing broken/dead tree limbs, tree removals, stump grinding, blows off areas, etc.
• Basic saw upkeep/maintenance/cleaning (sharpening/changing blades)
• Supervised operation of aerial lift equipment(apprenticeship)
• Participates in JSA(Job Safety Assessments) and spotting duties as assigned
• Landscape projects such as shrubbery trimming or removal, thinning-out and/or removal of plants, weeds and leaves as assigned
• Debris pick-up and removal
• Sod, shrub and tree installation or planting duties as needed
• Perform other various landscaping tasks as directed by supervisor(s)
• Walk areas and remove anything that presents a safety or damage hazard for equipment
• Clean and maintain all equipment, trailers and vehicles
• Evaluate equipment problems and report them to mechanics and supervisor(s)
• Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and use the proper personal protection equipment
• Attend all safety meetings
• Aid with other positions and/or departments as needed.
• Perform other tasks when requested by superintendents or managers.
• Help in emergency situations as needed.
• Perform flagging duties as needed for safety.

In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon OTOW Inc. needs or requirements.

• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Responsible for compliance to company policies and directives.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance are expected.
• Reports any incident or accident immediately to their supervisor. Informs of any issues.
• Punctuality and Attendance are significant job reliabilities.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Tree maintenance and removal techniques preferred (OTJ training available)
• Bi-lingual helpful.

In 12 months, must be able to gain intermediate experience/skills in multiple disciplines of tree maintenance techniques:

• Basic/Intermediate tree trimming
• Debris dragging
• Competent/Safe operation of tree chipping equipment
• Competent/Safe operation of stump grinding equipment
• Active JSA participant
• Safe drop zone/Spotter participant
• Safe and…