Senior Tree Trimmer

Ventura County

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

Until filled or until 50 applicants

Salary

$26.90-$34.34 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

Pre-qualification and Supplemental

About Simi Valley

The City of Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was incorporated in 1969. It is a General Law City with a Council/Manager form of government. Simi Valley encompasses an area of 41.7 square miles and is located in the southeast portion of Ventura County. The current estimated population is 126,356, yet Simi Valley maintains a unique balance of open space and City amenities.

Outdoor recreation includes over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic spots, tennis courts, two golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States. Boating and other water sporting activities are only 60 to 90 minutes away in Ventura and Santa Barbara. The City of Los Angeles is less than an hour away.

Excellent community facilities provide service to Simi Valley residents. The City has one general hospital, 47 religious institutions, one library, one Cultural Arts Center, three newspapers, one radio station, 24 financial institutions, 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools. Two community colleges and three universities are also within commuting distance.

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Location

500 West Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, 93065

Description

Job Description URL

https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/20100/636773559038500000

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills

• Tree Care & Maintenance: Pruning, trimming, and removing trees; ensuring public views of signals and signs are clear.
• Training & Supervision: Lead supervision and training of assigned staff.
• Planning & Procedures: Develop goals and procedures for tree maintenance and customer service.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, skid-steer loaders, aerial trucks, brush chippers, stump grinders, and chainsaws.
• Software Utilization: Track inventory, schedule, and account for tree trimming using specialized software.
• Materials & Supplies: Requisition and maintain tree trimming materials and supplies.
• Resident Coordination: Notify residents about tree and landscape projects in the neighborhood.
• Customer Service: Respond to and address customer service complaints.
• Traffic Control: Plan and oversee traffic control to ensure safety.
• Safety Practices: Adhere to safe work practices, including electrical hazard awareness.
• Emergency Response: Respond to after-hours, standby and weekend shifts and emergency callouts as directed.
  
  

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:

Retirement/Pension

• 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013)
• 4th Level Survivor Benefit
• Single-highest year final compensation.
• 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members
• 4th Level Survivor Benefit
• Three-year average highest final compensation.
• 457(b) plan with a Roth option
• City contribution of $20.00 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
  
  

Health Insurance

• Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
• Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
• A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
• The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,387.04 per month in "Simiflex Dollars," towards the cost of medical.
• "Simiflex Dollars" can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits.
  
  

Paid Leave

• Work/Life balance with 5.2 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time).
• Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Cash out option available after one year of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
  
  

Prescription Drug Plan

• Major retail options and mail order program.
  
  

Paid Dental Insurance

• HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.
  
  

Vision Insurance

• Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.
  
  

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
• Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account.
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems.
• Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.
  
  

Optional Insurance from AFLAC

• Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.
  
  

Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans

• $101,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
• $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.
  
  

Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $1,600 per year.
  
  

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

Special Instructions

All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a background investigation and may also include a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

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Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

This recruitment is open until filled or until 50 applications received. This recruitment may close at any time. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.

Selection Process

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position
• Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be evaluated by their responses to the supplemental questions. During the assessment process, the rater(s) will not have access to your name, application or resume. You are solely evaluated on your supplemental responses, so please be detailed as possible.
• The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions.
• Additional testing such a written, oral panel interviews, and department level interviews may occur.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must submit form DD214 with application.
  
  

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following

• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment
  
  

Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.