CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
132 North Elmwood Avenue
Medina, OH 44256 (330)722-9077
DATE OF ISSUE: November 13, 2024
MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an open-competitive examination to be held at Medina City Hall, 132 M. Elmwood Ave, Lower Level on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00pm to create an eligible list for the classification of:
TREE CARE TECHNICIAN
SALARY: This is a full-time, union position with benefits and an hourly rate of $23.78-$30.36. Interested parties need to submit a completed employment application to the Civil Service Office at 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina or via e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline to apply if Friday, December 13, 2024 by 4pm. Completed application is a requirement, resumes may be submitted as a supplement. A fillable application can be found at the very end of this job posting under the DOCUMENT Link. Complete the application online, save to your computer and email the saved document as an attachment to [email protected].
NATURE OF WORK: The work in this class is manual labor of more than ordinary difficulty that often involves the use of acquired skill and calls for the use of some skills acquired by experience or on-the-job training. Under the general direction of the Arborist, the employee in this classification performs substantial arboricultural work consisting of tree maintenance, corrective pruning, mulching, chipping, fertilization and treatment, sucker removal, watering of trees, planting of trees and snow removal. Working aloft will be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; willingness to learn how to climb trees safely and efficiently with a minimum of 1 year of tree care experience, 2 years preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) issued by the State of Ohio. Possess CPR and First Aid certification. Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions involved with the operation of forestry equipment according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NATURE OF EXAMINATION: The written test is weighted at 100% and will test for safe work practices, care of trees, corrective pruning, fertilization and treatment, identifying tree species, tools/machinery/equipment operation, first aid/CPR, preparing reports and records. A passing grade is 70% or above.
EXTRA POINTS: The Commission will award extra credit points not to exceed five (5) points for possession of preferred certification or licenses.
- Commercial Driver’s License: 5 points with copy of current license submission
- International Society of Arboriculture Certification: 5 points with copy of certification
- Line Clearance Arborist Certification or Line Clearance Arborist Trainee: 2 points with submission of proof
- More than 2 years of Experience: 2 points
Proof of extra credit needs to be submitted by day of written test. Extra credit will be added to an applicant’s written score of 70% or better.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Any person who has completed service in the uniformed services and who has been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, may file a certificate of service or honorable discharge to receive an additional five points of credit, to be added to the earned passing grade resulting from the examination.
PROBATION: All persons appointed to permanent positions are subject to a probationary period of 120 days worked. The probationary period is an essential part of the examination process used for the effective adjustment of the employee and the elimination of any probationer whose performance fails to meet the required standards of work.
ACCOMMODATION: An applicant may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/examination process by completing and submitting an EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATION REQUEST form.
Employment is contingent on the passage of a drug/ alcohol test and a background check through the Ohio BCI fingerprint records.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Tree Care Technician
REPORTS TO: Arborist
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks/Forestry
CIVIL SERVICES STATUS: Classified
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt
CLASSIFICATION FEATURES: The work in this class is manual labor of more than ordinary difficulty that often involves the use of acquired skill and calls for the use of some skills acquired by experience or on-the-job training. Under the general direction of the Arborist, the employee in this classification performs substantial arboricultural work consisting of tree maintenance, corrective pruning, mulching, chipping, fertilization and treatment, sucker removal, watering of trees, planting of trees and snow removal. Working aloft will be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform corrective pruning to properly train young trees to grow and develop into structurally strong trees.
Remove water sprouts along trunk and base of trees.
Assist in tree removal and planting of trees.
Mulch, fertilize, treat, and water trees.
Identify tree species to aid in maintaining and updating computerized tree inventory.
Operate a skid-steer, chipper, chainsaws, bucket truck, and pruning tools.
Sharpens chain saws, axes, sickles and other tools.
Assists in daily maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Assist other departments such as the Cemetery and Parks departments with mowing, edging, weed-whacking, mulching, leaf clean-up and digging.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
Fills in for and assists the Arborist as needed or required
Other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and consistent attendance
Lift at least 60 pounds on a regular basis
Able to perform the physical duties that include but are not limited to working outside in all-weather situations, being able to stand or walk most of the scheduled shift, with having the strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver trees and equipment as required and to climb into and onto to operate vehicles and equipment, along with the ability to stand, bend, stoop, crawl, squat, lift, kneel, climb scaffolding and ladders, twist, reach and work on irregular surfaces and in the open on moving vehicles throughout the day
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Willingness to learn how to climb trees safely and efficiently.
Line Clearance Arborist or Line Clearance Arborist Trainee preferred
CPR and First Aid certification
At least two (2) years of tree care experience preferred
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist preferred
License:
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) issued by the State of Ohio and must remain insurable under the City of Medina’s vehicle insurance plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of forestry including the care of trees, corrective pruning, fertilization and treatment, planting, removal, equipment operation, and working aloft climbing and/or using an aerial device;
- Occupational hazards and required safety precautions involved with the operation of forestry equipment according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- American National Standard (A300) for Tree Care Operations and the American National Standard (Z133) Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations
Skilled in:
- Operating equipment and machinery;
- Preparing records and reports; and
- Communicating effectively
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in writing or orally with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in person or over a telephone or radio; and
- Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical examination, background check and Department of Motor Vehicle report;
- Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
This position requires the employee to spend most of each day outside in the field. It also involves working outside in all types of weather situations and occupational exposure to interaction with citizens.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maybe required to work outside normal business hours including weekends, evenings and holidays.
EQUIPMENT USED: Chipper, skid-steer, bucket truck, dump truck, backhoe, snow plow, chainsaws
and other equipment and vehicles as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employee understands that conditions may require the City to modify this Job Description and that the City reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.