Hybrid Tree Trimmer II presso City of Norfolk, VA

About the Department

                                                                                                   


Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.  Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is currently seeking a Tree Trimmer II within the Division of Parks & Urban Forestry. The Tree Trimmer II reports to a Forestry Crew Leader, is part of a 3-person crew, performs skilled arboriculture practices on street, park, and other City trees while using a rope and saddle, bucket truck, chipper, and other arboriculture related equipment.  Tree Trimmer II’s lead their crew and maintain all required paperwork and daily work logs in the absence of their Forestry Crew Leader.  

Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Position Duties

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
 

• Climbs, trims, prunes, removes, and sprays trees safely as directed. Utilizes all personal protective and safety equipment.
• Cleans the work area by raking, sweeping, and using a blower to remove chip brush.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chainsaws, changing blades, and greasing equipment.
• Leads crew in the absence of Crew Leader by delegating work assignments, monitoring work to completion, completing and filing daily work reports, and making log book entries.
• Responds to emergencies by remaining on call during severe weather and removing trees and debris from roadways.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Two years' experience in professional tree care and one year or equivalent experience in supervision or equivalent combination of education beyond high school and experience.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Virginia Driver’s License, required.

• Virginia Commercial Driver’s License, Class B required within 6 months.

• Virginia Commercial Pesticide Technician License preferred, required within 6 months of employment

• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred, required within 6 months of employment

Other Qualifications

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Forestry Division currently on an alternate work schedule; 4-day work week at 40hrs/week. Work hours may change seasonally.