Service Technician - Urban Forestry

Top candidates, based upon a scored training and experience evaluation, will be invited to the Physical Test.

These top candidates must take and pass the physical test on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

The Service Technician-Urban Forestry is considered a specialty position that includes an on call status 24/7 year around, unless other arrangements have been made with the supervisor ahead of time.

Must be available weekends, evenings, and holidays due to job requirements.
Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Service Technician, under the immediate supervision of a Department Manager or Supervisor is responsible for a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the delivery of City services and maintenance of City buildings, roadways, grounds, and equipment.

Has the proven ability in oral and written communications.

Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.

Completion of secondary education (high school or GED); must be 18 years of age; must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Possess an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist certification or be able to obtain within 1 year of being hired.

Possess an ISA TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) certification or be able to obtain within 1 year of being hired.

Possess an Ohio Department of Agriculture Public Operator's Pesticide License or be able to obtain within 1 year of being hired.

Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

The Service Technician - Urban Forestry shall have the following duties under their direct supervisor:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist with the efficient delivery of City services (e.g., snow removal, mowing, litter control, etc.); operates and maintains City-owned equipment and vehicles, such as backhoe, skid steer, chipper, snow removal equipment, tractors, mowers, etc.; inspects equipment and tools prior to operation to ensure safety; maintains City tools and equipment as required; trims and/or removes trees and brush; implementation of a city-wide Urban Forestry program including tree planting,maintenance, preservation activities, tree inventory,

Maintains contact with City personnel/departments, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.

Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The employee ascends and/or descends trees, ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas, is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminates; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; is exposed to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull objects 50 lbs or less. Employee may be subject to irregular work hours and must be available 24/7 unless alternate arrangements have been approved by Supervisor, and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, and other standard business office equipment; a variety of mechanical and motorized equipment such as chipper, sprayer, dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, chainsaw and similar equipment; shovels, rakes, pruners, and other tree/shrub/lawn maintenance implements.

Knowledge of: *City goals and objectives; *City policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; *safety practices and procedures; grounds maintenance and repair; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; agriculture; botany; entomology; forestry; grounds keeping; horticulture; local geographical area.

Skill in: Computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of forestry equipment/tools.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; *maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site. (*indicates developed after employment).

Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with applicable endorsements and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Ohio Department of Agriculture Public Operator's Pesticide License, ISA TRAQ (International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) certification and ISA Certified Arborist certification within one (1) year of appointment to position.