Tree Trimmer, City of Santa Barbara

402 East Ortega Street near Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA

Description

Join one of the most fun workgroups at the City of Santa Barbara as a Tree Trimmer I/II for the Parks and Recreation Department's park forestry team! This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. Under supervision, participates in and/or performs a variety of duties related to the care and maintenance of trees; trims trees by removing dead, diseased, or excessive foliage using pole saw, chainsaw and other equipment. Rigs slings and lines to cut lower limbs and branches; operates aerial lift equipment to remove or prune tall trees and climbs trees using rope and saddle as necessary. Removes tree stumps, operates tree-stump grinder; loads and runs chipper truck; and cleans ground of debris. Answers questions from the public and property owners regarding tree-trimming activities. Works safely at all times in conformance with CAL OSHA regulations, including properly marking off work areas on streets and utilizing proper warning techniques. Tree Trimmer I is the entry-level class in the Tree Trimmer series. This class performs more routine tasks and duties including operating the chipper and assisting with tree trimming activities. One year of tree trimming experience is desirable. $22.1998 - $26.9837 Hourly $3,847.96 - $4,677.18 Monthly $46,175.48 - $56,126.20 Annually Tree Trimmer II is the full journey level class within the Tree Trimmer series. This class performs the full range of duties as assigned including all tree trimming assignments. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, and exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level staff at the job site. Two years of tree trimming experience is desirable. $24.8982 - $30.2640 Hourly $4,315.70 - $5,245.76 Monthly $51,788.36 - $62,949.12 Annually