Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the City’s tree program, including evaluating the health of trees; responding to questions and concerns from the public; resolving service complaints; and planting, trimming, pruning, removing, and caring for trees and shrubs along streets, in parks, and on other City rights of way. Duties and Responsibilities: - Evaluates the health of trees and shrubs along streets, in parks, and on other portions of the City’s rights of way - Responds to and resolves questions and concerns from the public - Performs inspections of irrigation and damaged sidewalks - Performs general tree care, including pruning, tree staking, tree well maintenance, root pruning, root barrier installation, and removal of trees that are diseased, dead, or causing damage to concrete - Prepares planting sites, plants trees, waters and fertilizes new plantings, and performs weed abatement activities, as-needed - Provides assistance to colleagues with tree care requests, including canopy and root trimming for organizational projects - Participates in community-focused organizational events and programs - Maintains the City’s nursery - Establishes traffic control around work sites and performs site cleanup by disposing of debris after work is completed - Operates loaders, tractors, and trucks with a trailer - Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public - Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience - High School diploma or GED equivalent - One year of experience in tree care and trimming - Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record - Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered Knowledge and Abilities - Knowledge of the techniques used in planting, removing, watering, trimming, and caring for trees and shrubs, and the ability to perform these functions - Knowledge of and ability to perform irrigation inspections and repairs - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions - Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible to changing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines - Strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to communicate with residents in a professional, tactful, and effective manner - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public - Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and the ability to apply these while working in the City's rights of way - Knowledge of the techniques used in planting, removing, watering, trimming, and caring for trees and shrubs, and the ability to perform these functions - Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment such as chain saws, pruners, chippers, and stump grinders - Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; the ability to sit, stand, and walk on level and slippery surfaces; the ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, squat, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements on a daily basis