CLASS TITLE:
Forestry Maintenance Worker
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for the
participation of transplanting, removing and maintaining trees and other
vegetation on City property and City right-of-way.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Operates various
types of machinery including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain
saws and aerial lift vehicles.
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Participates in transplanting, removing and maintaining
trees and other horticulture on City property.
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Assists in maintaining a comprehensive program or ongoing
tree maintenance to including fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering,
transplanting, diagnosing, and removing.
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Participates in organizing annual ceremonies and
events.
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Performs
other tasks peculiar to department as assigned.
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Must report
to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Forestry Maintenance Worker reports
directly to the Forestry Supervisor.
The Forestry Maintenance Worker does not have any direct reports or supervisory
responsiblities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a
GED and two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer
in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some
work experience involving horticulture and the operation of light to medium
construction equipment.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: General knowledge of manual labor work
practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled maintenance and
horticulture work in forestry management including use of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and
understanding of soil types. Good
knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work and the safe and
efficient operation of equipment and safe work practices. Ability to utilize and instruct
others in the operation of common forestry equipment including stump removers,
brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles. Necessary skills to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Physical
requirements include frequent walking and standing; frequent lifting of over sixty
(60) pounds; frequent carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds; constant
reaching, handling, balancing, stooping, twisting and kneeling. Occasional crawling. Vision, speech and
hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness
to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver’s License (or ability to obtain one within nine (9) months of appointment). Must have (or obtain within six (6) months of hire) an Oklahoma Certified Chemical Applicator's License.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is
primarily outdoors. Will travel to other
City locations. Exposure to wet, hot,
cold and/or humid conditions.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive”
position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and
alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and
Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, the
employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random
testing. Marijuana is one of the
substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license
will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of
testing positive for marijuana.
MINIMUM PAY: $14.20/hr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance,
vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Occasional overtime, holiday and weekend work. Some flexing of hours may be necessary
seasonally.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department, Parks Division, Forestry, 1444 South
Cherokee Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until filled.