TREE TRIMMER
City of Miami
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Miami, FL
Contract type: Full time
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
Semiskilled work in the pruning and removal of ornamental and shade trees.
Work involves performing various semiskilled manual tasks in tree maintenance, including, but not limited to corrective pruning, transplanting, spraying, fertilizing and the removal of trees. Employees may work at considerable heights and are required to use ropes, rope saddles, pulleys and other tools of the trade. Assignments are received in the form of specific oral instructions, and work is performed under the close supervision of a supervisor, Arborist, Superintendent, Chief, or other designee.
Essential Functions
Climbs trees with the aid of a truck mounted ladder or occasionally using ropes, manual extension ladders, or rope saddles and removes dead, broken, crossover, and superfluous branches with a hand saw, pole saw, pole pruner, or other power trimming equipment.
Attaches ropes and pulleys to trees or branches which are to be cut or removed.
Trims trees for clearance of streetlights, street signs, and utility overhead construction.
Clears brush to improve visibility at street intersections.
Removes fallen trees and branches from traffic lanes.
Applies appropriate fertilizers and other nutritive elements to trees. Sprays trees with chemical agents to kill harmful insects, blights and parasites.
Removes rotted cavity from trunks of trees.
Uses stump grinders and other gas or electrically powered equipment in the removal trees.
Adheres to safety policies and proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Performs other related work as required.
One (1) year of tree trimming experience.
A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) is required at time of application and must be maintained valid throughout employment in the classification.
SPECIAL NOTES
As a condition of employment, the DMV records of those selected for hire must be submitted during the pre-employment process at the candidate's expense.
Documentation Requirements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF
A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License (Class B or higher) must be attached and uploaded with the application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
TOXICOLOGY
Prospective employees may be required to submit to toxicology, medical, and background screening. All costs associated with background screenings may be at the applicant's expense.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
Semiskilled work in the pruning and removal of ornamental and shade trees.
Work involves performing various semiskilled manual tasks in tree maintenance, including, but not limited to corrective pruning, transplanting, spraying, fertilizing and the removal of trees. Employees may work at considerable heights and are required to use ropes, rope saddles, pulleys and other tools of the trade. Assignments are received in the form of specific oral instructions, and work is performed under the close supervision of a supervisor, Arborist, Superintendent, Chief, or other designee.
Essential Functions
Climbs trees with the aid of a truck mounted ladder or occasionally using ropes, manual extension ladders, or rope saddles and removes dead, broken, crossover, and superfluous branches with a hand saw, pole saw, pole pruner, or other power trimming equipment.
Attaches ropes and pulleys to trees or branches which are to be cut or removed.
Trims trees for clearance of streetlights, street signs, and utility overhead construction.
Clears brush to improve visibility at street intersections.
Removes fallen trees and branches from traffic lanes.
Applies appropriate fertilizers and other nutritive elements to trees. Sprays trees with chemical agents to kill harmful insects, blights and parasites.
Removes rotted cavity from trunks of trees.
Uses stump grinders and other gas or electrically powered equipment in the removal trees.
Adheres to safety policies and proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Performs other related work as required.
One (1) year of tree trimming experience.
A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) is required at time of application and must be maintained valid throughout employment in the classification.
SPECIAL NOTES
As a condition of employment, the DMV records of those selected for hire must be submitted during the pre-employment process at the candidate's expense.
Documentation Requirements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF
A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License (Class B or higher) must be attached and uploaded with the application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
TOXICOLOGY
Prospective employees may be required to submit to toxicology, medical, and background screening. All costs associated with background screenings may be at the applicant's expense.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
- Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
- Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
- Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
- Properly executed valid lease agreement
- Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
- Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
- Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
- W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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