Urban Forestry Worker I

Description

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Representative Job Duties

• Operate trucks, tools and equipment to perform the following tasks: Tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, planting, brush chipping, watering, mulching, tree decorating, and snow plowing.
• Climb trees 10’- 60’ tall with ANSI approved, saddle, climbing line, associated hardware, PPE and techniques.
• Install special event and holiday banners, holiday decorations, flags, and associated hardware on utility poles.
• Landscape maintenance of lawns, shrubs, flowers, mulched beds, ornamental trees and irrigation.
• Do tree evaluations and inventory, equipment maintenance, litter pick up, operate hedge shears, weed whips, mowers, blowers, brush disk, club carts, and various landscape hand tools.
• Adhere to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
• Hauls various materials and picks up refuse including dirt, debris, trash and dead animals.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with (2) years’ full-time experience in Arboriculture Landscape Maintenance.
• A strong Horticulture background or Landscape knowledge is preferred.
• At the time of application must possess Certified Pesticide Applicator license with 3-A Turf Grass, 3b Ornamentals & 6 Right-of-Way or obtain it or within 6 months of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record and possess a Commercial Driver's License with Class B (with air brakes) endorsement upon hire or within 6 months of appointment.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with the American National Safety Institute (ANSI) standards.
• Ability to safely perform work assignments with the guidance of the Crew Leader.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in removing, trimming and caring for trees, Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of various trucks, power driven equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Ability to perform outdoor manual labor under all weather conditions. Requires moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Mandatory overtime including the ability to answer return to work emergency tree calls requested by Police Dispatch or Forestry Supervisor (holidays, nights and weekends).
• Ability to climb and work effectively at considerable heights and to perform essential functions of this position.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers; positive public-service attitude.
• Ability to perform clerical duties including, producing legible reports, learn procedures, and follow complex directions.

Supplemental Information

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. When job duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and is subject to change based on business needs of the city.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

• Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
• Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus Blended Pension Plan
• Employees Defined Benefit SERS 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service 3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement 10 Years Vesting 5% Employee Contribution Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare 3% 401 a City Contribution 3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum) 5 Year Vesting Schedule
• Retirement Health Savings Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.
• Life Insurance MetLife Benefits The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
• AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance.
• EAP Ulliance Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs.
• FMLA Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.
• Supplemental MetLife Voluntary Term Life and ADD Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.
• Supplemental Tuition Reimbursement 75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
• Residency Bonus Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
• Fire and Police Excluded
• Supplemental FSA & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses. Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025. Renew Annually, it’s not automatic. To Find Out More Click Link Below Union Contracts | City of Southfield