Tree Trimmer II Coastal Virginia

[Estebandito]

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Tree Trimmer II
Salary
$37,337.00 - $60,884.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Department
Recreation, Parks & Open Space
Job Number
08095
Closing
Continuous

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Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is currently seeking Tree Trimmer II's within the Division of Parks & Urban Forestry. The Tree Trimmers II will be responsible for performing skilled arboriculture practices on street, park and facility trees, including, pruning, removal of trees, logs and stump, cabling and bracing, pest suppression, fertilization, root collar excavations, and hazard assessments. Work involves leading their crew and maintaining all required paperwork and daily work logs in the absence of their Forestry Crew Leader.

Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Departmental Hiring Range: $37,337.00 to $41,070.00​

Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Climbs, trims, prunes, removes, and sprays trees safely as directed. Utilizes all personal protective and safety equipment.
Cleans the work area by raking, sweeping, and using a blower to remove chip brush.
Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chainsaws, changing blades, and greasing equipment.
Leads crew in the absence of Crew Leader by delegating work assignments, monitoring work to completion, completing and filing daily work reports, and making log book entries.
Responds to emergencies by remaining on call during severe weather and removing trees and debris from roadways.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Two years experience in professional tree care and one year or equivalent experience in supervision or equivalent combination of education beyond high school and experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid CDL Driver's License obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator within six (6) months of employment.
CPR/First Aid Certification obtained within six (6) months of employment.
ISA Certified tree worker preferred.

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Agency
City of Norfolk


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[Phil]

Just curious, is that upper end of the scale 60,884 or 41,070? I see the salary mentioned both ways in your post.

 

[Serf Life]

Just curious, is that upper end of the scale 60,884 or 41,070? I see the salary mentioned both ways in your post.

I read it as the range you get upon being hired, and the other range has the limits for that job. I.e. you max out at 60k after raises.

 

[Phil]

Ah. Slightly confusing but makes sense now.

 

[Estebandito]

Yes Salary range vs hiring range. If you come with CDL, cert(s), experience and good references, It gives the hiring manager the ability to make a stronger case for hiring at the upper end of hiring range. Municipal work is a different beast but yet still a rewarding part of our industry . We do a 4 day work week also. Hit me up on messaging if you have more specific questions.

Work safely,
Steve