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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Senior Tree Artisan

Michigan, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$38K/yr - $48K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is a division of the City of Detroit, and they are seeking a Senior Tree Artisan to perform responsible work in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs. The role involves supervising crew members, performing tree care tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.

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Responsibilities

Serves as a lead worker of a crew of one or more crew members

Performs individually the more difficult and responsible work involved

Plants and transplants young trees and moves large trees

Prunes trees by cutting off dead branches and limbs to give proper shape and growth

Removes broken branches and prunes branches so that they clear public utility wires

Removes fallen trees and branches in response to storm call emergencies

Fertilizes, waters, cultivates, and generally cares for trees and shrubs

Examines trees for defects such as splits, wounds, rotting, and attacks of fungi, borers, and various insect pests

Identifies problems and recommends solutions

Perform duties in accordance with Departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Tree care experiencePruning skillsPlanting skillsHorticulture coursework

Required

High School graduation or GED

Two (2) years of experience in caring for and cultivating trees and shrubs including pruning and planting

Preferred

Completion of coursework in horticulture

Persons certified or promoted to this classification shall be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Group B endorsement with air brakes within six months of entry into this class

Such persons shall meet the State of Michigan Driving Eligibility Requirements for application for a CDL at the time of certification or hire to this class, including possessing a valid driver's license

Successful applicants must meet physical standards prescribed by the Michigan State Motor Carrier Division and must possess and carry a valid current Medical Examiner's Certificate certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with State of Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act-1988

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position

Benefits

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

Funeral leave

Family and Medical Leave

Jury duty

Military duty leave

Unpaid personal leave

City Employees Retirement System