Tree Maintenance Worker (Eligible for up to $1,000 in bonuses)

**New hires in the Tree Maintenance Worker** **classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $1,000 during the first year of employment.** To perform semi-skilled tree maintenance and plant culture work. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the experienced level in the Tree Maintenance Worker series. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Tree Maintenance Worker Trainee by the greater independence which with the incumbent is expected to operate. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level class of the Tree Maintenance Worker Trainee, or if filled from the outside requires prior tree maintenance experience. Appointment to the class of Tree Maintenance Worker requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Lead supervision is provided by a Senior Tree Maintenance Worker.- Plant, fertilize, spray, prune, low limb and remove trees. - Inject trees and apply chemicals to plants and trees for disease, pest, and weed control. - Water trees and clean water wells. - Operate trucks and other equipment such as jack hammers, chippers, power augers, stumpers, cement cutters, and sprayers. - Propagate seeds and cuttings. - Graft and bud plants, trees, and shrubs. - Water, prune, fertilize, and transplant various flowers, shrubs, and trees. - Weed and cultivate flower beds, container plants, shrubs, and other planted areas. - Prepare cold frame and annual flower beds. - The duties above are typical of those performed by incumbents in this class. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.Knowledge of: - Principles, practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in tree maintenance and plant culture. - Varieties of plants and trees found in the Sacramento area. - Safety procedures involving fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, and related chemicals. Skill in: - Performing a wide range of tree maintenance and plant culture activities using standard methods and equipment. Ability to: - Identify various plant, flowers, shrubs, trees, and ground covers by botanical and common names. - Identify common pests and diseases related to trees and plants. - Work in a safe and efficient manner. - Understand and follow oral and written instructions. - Safely operate tree maintenance and nursery related equipment with proficiency. - Work effectively with other employees and the general public. - Obtain a valid California Pesticide Applicator's Certificate during the probationary period is desirable. Experience Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: One year of landscape or tree maintenance experience including some experience handling and applying pesticides. **PROOF OF EDUCATION** Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and **will be required at the time of appointment**. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. **Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment**. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Respiratory Protective Equipment: Wor…