POSITION: Tree Trimmer
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Building Services - Grounds Shop
REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor - Maintenance
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:31
UNION: Local2250
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE: 13
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs general semi-skilled manual work in the trimming and shaping of trees; does related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Completing
work orders: Traveling
to work location by truck; Climbing
trees as necessary to cut away dead and diseased wood; Removing
trees from areas which are not in close proximity to power lines and buildings; Topping,
shaping, thinning and pruning trees; Operating
trucks and driving to and from work sites and hauling wood; Operating
and performing minor maintenance or hand and power equipment such as power
saws, chippers, hand saws, pruning hooks, earth auger, etc.; and Keeping
all climbing equipment in safe working condition and keeping chain saws
sharpened.
QUALIFICATIONS Some knowledge of common
methods, skill s and practices used in trimming and removing trees; Working knowledge of the
operation and care of required equipment, hazards involved and necessary safety
precautions; Ability to climb trees; Ability to understand and
follow simple verbal and written instructions; Willingness to work
outside under varying working conditions; and Must be able to stand
heights.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a standard grade school course is preferred; some experience in tree trimming, tree removal work, operation of trucks and other tree removal equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Class A restricted commercial) with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Bulleting P-1-88 dated July 21, 1987).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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