Arborist (PDF) - Lexington, United States - Town of Lexington Massachusetts

Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time (40 hrs/wk) position:

Arborist
Department of Public Works


Complete Hourly Range:
$25.19 to $30.60 per hour
with excellent health, dental and leave benefits

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town's Human
Resource Department by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Scope of Work
This position performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of Town-owned trees and
shrubbery.
Supervision
Received Grounds Superintendent or Crew Chief
Exercised May assign work to laborers

Essential Job Functions

• Plants, transplants and removes trees and shrubbery; prepares grounds for planting; performs stump

grinding; cuts, trims, repairs and shapes trees.

• Fertilizes, treats sprays and waters trees; conducts follow-up maintenance on grounds and areas

around trees; applies pesticides and participates in activities to control weeds, poison ivy and other
vegetation, insects and parasites.

• Climbs trees using appropriate equipment and apparatus; operates bucket truck and other equipment

to trim and remove trees; follows appropriate safety guidelines to conduct aerial work and work
around power lines.

• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment; repairs equipment or notifies Road Machinery

division of repairs needed.

• Operates, repairs and sharpens clippers, saws and axes.
• Operates various types of riding mowers and tractors; assists with maintenance of grounds and right

of ways; assists with maintenance of parklands, walking and biking paths and athletic fields; assists
with maintenance of Town pool facilities.

• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Installs and removes holiday lights and decorations; assists in Christmas tree recycling program; hauls

trees to dump site and operates tree chipper.

• Assists with parade set-up and take-down.
• Repairs street and traffic lights.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community

relations.

• Follows safe work practices.

Other Job Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work
Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized training, including
or supplemented by at least 4 years of landscaping or arborist-related activities; or any equivalent
combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:
Knowledge of * Methods and techniques of maintenance, repair and care of trees and shrubbery.

• The use of climbing and aerial lift equipment and other tools and machinery used in

the maintenance, repair and care of trees and shrubbery.

• Departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that govern the

performance of the duties being performed.
Ability to * Operate tools, equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance, repair and care of
trees and shrubbery and other essential job functions.

• Perform aerial operations; climb and work in trees using ladders, ropes and/or other

equipment.

• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Work independently, with little supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers

and the general public.
Skill in * The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and power tools
used in forestry operations.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license; Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement;
Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License; EHAP certificate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and

various types of power tools, equipment and machinery.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration

and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk

and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with
hands and arms.

• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold,

wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, noise,
vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, smoke and disease.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at
, emailing , calling or by visiting the Human
Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information, but
cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.

Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Completed application must be received in the Town's Human Resources Department
by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after the deadline,
to best serve the interest of the community.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to
one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision
has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human
Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420