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Home My WebLink AboutMWIII - ForestryUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker III – Forestry Department: Parks & Recrea�on Division: Parks & Forestry Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 8 Job Number: 0805 Job Summary Under general direc�on, plants and maintains trees and landscape plan�ngs located in City's right of ways, parks and other public areas. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Answers ques�ons and provides informa�on to the public. • Plants, transplants, trims, removes and maintains trees and flower beds located in City right of ways, parks and other public areas. • Assists in the emergency removal and cleanup of storm damaged trees. • Locates underground u�li�es. • Plants bare root trees in City's nursery and maintains trees. • Performs snow and ice removal for trails, pedestrian areas and parking lots, storm damage clean-up, and ice-ska�ng area maintenance. • Assists in maintaining computerized service requests, street tree inventory, private trim no�ces, commercial contractor services, chemical applica�ons and safety concerns. • Par�cipates in ini�al inspec�on of new requests and ini�ates trim no�ces for non-City trees. • Maintains appropriate records of daily work logs for monthly reports, public requests for tree plan�ng and removal, stump removal and inventories of previously planted trees. • Assists other divisions, contractors and agencies as needed. • Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments. • Monitors expenses and purchasing for daily opera�ons. • Performs inspec�on of and minor repair on equipment including chain saws, wood chipper, tree spade, bucket truck, roto �ller and various hand tools. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related Updated: March 2024 experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Forestry or related. Experience in forestry or related field. • Iowa Department of Agriculture Commercial Pes�cide Applicator Cer�fica�on required. Forkli� and backhoe cer�fica�on must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Tree Risk Assessment Qualifica�on (TRAQ) training. ISA Cer�fied Arborist or Cer�fied Municipal Arborist. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons. • Ability to read technical materials and maps, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals and prepare writen log sheets and records. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. • Ability to write rou�ne reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of arboricultural techniques including heavy rigging for removal of trees and dead or hazardous limbs. • Knowledge of tree diseases. • Knowledge of tree maintenance and tree iden�fica�on. • Skill in opera�ng and maintaining variety of tools and equipment used in forestry and landscaping. • Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Updated: March 2024 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________