<p> City of Holland Job Description</p><p>01/01/14</p><p>JOB TITLE: Tree Trimmer I</p><p>PAY GRADE:</p><p>REPORTS TO: Forestry Supervisor</p><p>JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Forestry Supervisor, plants, trims, and removes trees and shrubs according to American Society of Arborists Standards and safety specifications. </p><p>PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>1. Utilizes chain saws, hand saws, pole pruners, climbing gear, and trucks with hydraulic extensions to trim excess or dead branches from trees.</p><p>2. Removes dead or diseased trees, securing with ropes for safety purposes.</p><p>3. Plants and maintains trees according to specifications.</p><p>4. Operates specialized power equipment including chippers, stump grinders, tree spades, Hi-Ranger, and winch truck.</p><p>5. Plants and maintains tulip beds according to specifications.</p><p>6. Assists in storm clean up activities by removing damaged limbs or fallen trees.</p><p>7. Performs a variety of general maintenance chores including but not limited to setting up tents, hanging banners, and mowing grass.</p><p>OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>1. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:</p><p>1. The job requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of high school, with additional specialized training in Horticulture, Forestry, or a related field.</p><p>2. CDL Class B Certification, Electrical Hazard Awareness Certification, and HiLo License required.</p><p>3. One to two years experience in forestry maintenance activities, including knowledge of industrial safety standards for logging and tree trimming.</p><p>4. Interpersonal skills necessary to manage the activities of a small, diverse group of employees and work productively with all levels of City personnel and the general public.</p><p>5. Mental ability to frequently handle pressures related to fulfilling schedule requirements, and dealing with the concerns of citizens and employees.</p><p>6. Physical ability to frequently lift/push/pull/transport equipment and materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Ability to frequently climb/bend/stoop/crawl to accommodate different working positions.</p><p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p><p>1. Work includes outside working conditions with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.</p><p>2. Work includes periodic exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, noise, moving objects, and hazardous materials. </p><p>3. Work includes frequent exposure to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.</p><p>This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.</p>