Landscape Technician II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position performs semi-skilled work in the pruning, felling and removal of trees, shrubs and stumps throughout the city by operating various vehicles, and power and hand tools. Reports to the Equipment Operator Crew Leader.

Responsible for performing maintenance on all trees located on city property or right of way, to include planting, pruning, watering and removal of diseased or deteriorated city trees; operates equipment such as bucket trucks with aerial suspension, small bucket truck, bandit large wood chipper, large and small stump grinder, backhoes, stump truck, front end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, chain saws, tree trimmers, powered and manual loppers, ropes and chains;

ensures the safe usage of climbing ladders, and power tools utilized in tree care operation.

Performs a variety of heavy manual labor such as cutting and clearing vegetation and debris, landscaping, tree trimming, and clearing debris; hauls debris to landfill or appropriate disposal site; completes daily forms, documentation and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reports; conducts inventory and inspection route assignments.

Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and cleans equipment as needed; ensures the safety of city equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for pedestrians, private property, overhead utility lines and other utilities or obstructions; remains current on the proper use of equipment, safety measures and maintenance of equipment.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of trees maintenance and care of equipment. Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to recreational activities and other work relate precautions.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercise immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches…