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- Description
HIRING RATE: $18.00
FULL HIRING RANGE: $18.00 - $20.86
The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing the development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced."
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:- People First - Giving priority to others
- Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust, and hard work
- Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance for the City's forests and trees and to support the parks, greenbelts, landscape, golf course, and city facilities. This is accomplished by performing tree care operations such as tree pruning, tree removal, cleanup and disposal of debris; operation of heavy equipment (including but not limited to tractors, trucks, aerial lifts, tree spades, and industrial wood chippers); operation of power equipment (including but not limited to chain saws, stump grinders, power-pruners, hedge trimmers, blowers, and tillers), as well as use of ladders and hand tools. Additional duties include landscaping operations such as blowing leaves off trails, mulching flower beds, and trees, emptying trash on greenbelt trails, and removing mud and debris from trails when necessary. Other duties may include planting trees and annuals, documenting work completed, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.- Essential Functions
- This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
- Performs tree care and maintenance by performing corrective pruning and general pruning as required, planting and removing of trees, identifying and assessing for diseases and defects of trees located in parks and on public grounds.
- Operates and maintains potentially hazardous equipment, including chainsaws, to trim and remove trees; ensures equipment and machinery is operating safely and properly by performing preventative maintenance, identifying problems with equipment, replacing faulty or problematic parts and repairing equipment as needed.
- Assists with landscape installations and maintenance by tilling beds and installing edging for color beds; assists with tractor operations for installations of new trees and completing work orders.
- Educates citizens and other employees about field and park conditions by replying to questions and inquiries and directing citizens to the appropriate departments.
- Job Requirements
- Education & ExperienceWork requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- High School diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of relevant work experience. Preference for rigging and climbing knowledge and felling of trees.
Certification and Other Requirements
Valid Class C Drivers License.
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Supplemental Requirements:
Reading
Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
MathManagerial
Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing
Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.Receives immediate direction. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given.Supervisory / Organizational Control
No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
ComplexityWork involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
Discussion Occasional: 20% or less of work time. - Supplemental Information
Nestled within the heart of Texas, the City of Allen stands as a beacon of community spirit and opportunity. Guided by amission to achieve excellence in every facet of community management and service provision, the City of Allen fosters anenvironment where public confidence flourishes alongside the well-being of its citizens.
In Allen, the possibilities are endless, and the sense of community is unparalleled. Whether you're seeking a place to work,live, or play, Allen offers something for everyone. Join us and experience the warmth, diversity, and boundless opportunitiesthat define the culture of the City of Allen, where we do Work That Matters.
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The City of Allen is an Equal Opportunity Employer