FT- Maintenance Technician I - Parks , Cemetery - Forestry Division - Ogden City Corporation

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - FORESTRY

Department: Public Services

Division: Parks, Cemetery, & Trails - Forestry

Pay Grade:GRADE 120: $43,489.03 - $63,059.09 Annual Salary ($20.91 - $30.32 Hourly Rate).

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Eligible for benefits.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position assists/performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the proper planting, maintenance, removal, and delivery of emergency related services for trees, shrubs, and other vegetation on property owned and maintained by Ogden City. Receives general supervision from the Urban Forester and direct functional supervision from the Parks/Forestry Crew Leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in trimming, raising, and dead wooding trees on city property for safety, to meet ordinances, and for aesthetics, etc.
• Assist in removal of dead and hazardous trees, which can involve spraying of herbicide and/ or stump grinding.
• Create work orders and service requests on Tree Inventory Program, update inventory information.
• Operate various types of specialized equipment, both during emergencies and regularly scheduled tree service activities, such as aerial lift equipment, stump grinder, chemical sprayers, chain saw, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, backhoes, etc., as required.
• Utilize specialized arborist equipment such as ropes, blocks, and pulleys associated with the trimming, and removal of trees.
• Plant trees in parks and along streets.
• Operate tanker and flusher trucks to water street and park trees.
• Assist citizens through the Ogden City tree nursery; involves educating citizens on proper tree planting, maintenance, and selection.
• Maintain street "islands", including planting, weeding, trimming, removal and hedge trimming.
• Maintain paved and unpaved trails free of debris and fallen trees.
• Assist in clearing land for a variety of projects including trail expansion.
• Install and remove banners along streets for a variety of events.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and remove shade screens.
• Respond to storm damage; remove trees and debris from roadways, sidewalks, trails, vehicles, fences, etc.
• Perform general equipment maintenance duties, including refueling, changing oil, and lubricating parts.
• Comply with safe working practices as defined by the American National Standards Institute for Arboricultural Operations ANSI Z133.1-2000 or latest approved revision.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.
• Assist in special event support for various events throughout the city.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
• Assist various departments and or divisions throughout the city with various tasks/projects as required/assigned.

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

OGDEN CITY FULL JOB POSTING ATTACHED AS PDF