- Location
- Allentown
Position Available for the City of Allentown, Pa
The Parks Department is currently hiring a qualified Arborist 1.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works from established routines, specific instructions, and standard knowledge of park maintenance methods. Operates hand and power grass cutting equipment. Performs sodding, sowing, and weeding. Plants, prunes, treats, tops, fells, and removes trees and bushes as directed. Climbs sometimes to great height, both on a ladder and in trees, and prunes large trees.
- Prunes, shapes, dusts and sprays weeds, plants, flowers, and shrubs in parks and gardens. Picks up and removes trash, leaves and debris. Maintains and makes repairs to benches, tables, comfort stations, other structures, walks and parking areas.
- Maintains fish rearing of Park/Recreational areas; clears area of brush and felled branches using chippers; operates power route to remove tree stumps; maintains vehicles, equipment, and tools, and makes minor repairs; salts plows and removes snow as required.
- Uses park maintenance equipment and vehicles including bucket truck, small tractors, ropes and saddles, ladders, climbing gear and pruning tools. Instructs and directs activities of workers assisting. Refers unusual and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Performs other duties, including those of other classifications (higher or lower) and standby crews, as assigned and/or as conditions warrant. Observes rules and practices on quality of work, personal conduct, and safe effective and courteous service to the public and community.
- Performs related work as may be required.
- Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent, or
Completion of education sufficient enough to perform the essential job functions, or
Equivalent combination of related education and experience, and
Possession of a valid PA CDL class B with Air Brake Endorsement driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 90-135 days), and
Ability to obtain PA State Pesticide License with category 23 within the first year.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the use, operation, and maintenance of hand and power tools, including chain saws, used in tree maintenance.
Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in maintenance of trees and shrubs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill of climbing trees safely and knowledge of potential hazards of tree work and of safety precautions required in tree work
Possess the strength and agility to climb trees and maneuver tools and equipment while working at elevated levels.
To apply: Go to https://www.allentownpa.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Openings - click on Arborist 1 (you will need to create an account to apply and attach your resume)
