Forestry Technician I (Vacancy)

Under direction, is responsible for performing routine and regular forestry work to include pruning trees on and removing trees from City property; performs related duties as required.

Prunes and removes trees using chain saws and pole saws and other means;

Climbs trees using ropes and saddle to prune or remove high limbs;

Operates machinery such as chipper, log loader , and stump grinder;

Maintains machinery and vehicles in proper operating condition by checking fluid levels, greasing parts , and sharpening or replacing chainsaw and chipper blades;

Performs safety inspections on ropes, saddles, chain saws , and other equipment;

Cleans worksite of debris upon job completion using rakes, brooms , and shovels;

Drives trucks to and from worksite;

Responds to emergency storm calls on a twenty-four hour basis;

Plants and maintains trees on City property;

Follows prescribed safety rules at all times;

Utilizes a mobile device to document work order status;

May drive commercial motor vehicles and/or operate an aerial;

May utilize hand-held GPS equipment to document and transmit the coordinates of tree locations;

May learn to perform tree inspections and other more complicated forestry work.

One (1) year of experience pruning and/or removing trees using a rope and saddle method for tree climbing; OR successful completion of post-secondary coursework (nine (9) semester hours or twelve (12) quarter hours) in forestry, tree care, or related coursework and six (6) months of experience as stated above; OR successful completion of a vocational program in natural resources, forestry, or closely related field and six (6) months of experience as stated above.

Possession of a valid drivers license.

Some positions may require a certificate of completion of an approved tree climbing course from an institute recognized by the Tree Care Industry Association or the International Society of Arboriculture .

Some positions may require a valid, Class A or B, commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing operation of vehicles with air brakes.

Recruitment #: 25-3760-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Rob Ricer

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Recreation and Parks

1111 E Broad St .

Columbus, Ohio 43205

P: (614) 645- 2348

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer