Arborist

Summary
This role is responsible for performing daily operations, as well as seasonal and annual maintenance tasks for all municipal and school facility trees, shrubs, plantings and other vegetation. This includes addressing various roadway features, such as street trees, planting beds and roadside maintenance/mowing. May engage in the purchase of supplies. This role includes conducting inspections, performing minor repairs, and carrying out routine maintenance on the equipment utilized within the division. Furthermore, This role implements the work plan associated with special events and actively engages in storm and ice events. Additional duties may be assigned.

Supervision
Supervision Scope: This role involves a range of diverse and significant responsibilities that necessitate a deep understanding of division operations, along with the ability to apply sound judgment and take initiative, especially in circumstances that lack clear guidelines or established protocols.

Supervision Received: Operates under the direct guidance of the Forestry Crew Leader and/or Forestry & Grounds Superintendent, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, and policies. Responsibilities involve the capability to execute operations, complete tasks independently, and adhere to schedules.

Supervision Given: May mentor, oversee, guide, and train new employees, cooperative students, or seasonal staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Leadership, Personnel & Workforce Management

May mentor, oversee, guide, and train new employees, cooperative students, or seasonal staff.
Administrative Operations

Prioritize assignments and implement workplans.
Execute maintenance schedules.
Assist in the development, planning, scheduling, and execution of projects.
Maintain accurate records of work progress and completed tasks.
Provide a clean and well-organized work environment.
Financial & Procurement Services

Assists in preparation cost estimates.
Conduct inventory and make recommendations for materials and supplies.
Customer Service, Communications & Public Outreach

Interacts with the general public as needed.
Equipment & Fleet Management

Ensure proper usage and storage of tools, fleet and equipment.
Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment, including commercial trucks.
Report equipment deficiencies to Forestry & Grounds Superintendent.
Operate and maintain specialized equipment.
Facilities & Grounds Maintenance

Performs forestry maintenance for all municipal and school facilities and recreation areas.
Maintains the passibility of the City?s open space paths and trails.
Carries out forestry maintenance of all City cemeteries.
Conducts the maintenance and planting of City street, shade and ornamental trees.
Carries out the maintenance of planting beds and islands.
Performs roadside vegetation and brush mowing operations.
Environmental Programs & Services

Executes insect remediation programs in City trees, public buildings and property, and public ways through dispensation of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, to ensure public safety and environmental health.
Enforcement, Compliance & Safety

Enforcement, Compliance, Safety
Maintain comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
Stay updated with industry standards and best practices.
Provide training on safe work practices and enforce implementation of safety measures.
Enforce safety practices including work zone safety, confined space entry, aerial and excavation safety.
Ensure use of proper protective clothing and equipment.
Special Projects, Events & Emergency Response