Job Details
Salary: $19.28 - $27.25 Hourly
Location : 1245 S. McLean Blvd, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Tree Maintenance Worker 2 - F
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Forestry and Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is skilled supervisory work in the care and maintenance of trees along street rights-of-way, in City parks, and on other City properties. This employee is responsible for supervising and participating in work connected with the replacement, care, and removal of trees. Work includes planning and establishing safeguards for employees and the public. Supervision is exercised over a small crew of skilled and unskilled employees. Assignments are received from a supervisor and work is performed under general direction.
The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
**Posting may come down at anytime**
Examples of Work Performed
- Participates in the planting, pruning, spraying, and removal of trees.
- Climbs trees using rope and saddle to heights up to 80 ft. above the ground from the ground.
- Operates a bucket truck in tree operations.
- Provides recommendations for improvements in the tree maintenance program.
- Identifies hazardous trees, reports and directs or performs removal of difficult trees.
- Performs maintenance and corrective pruning of trees and assists in job site cleanup, including raking, sweeping, chipping brush and loading debris and logs on trucks.
- Operates tree-related equipment - trucks, chippers, log splitters and stump grinders and other related equipment.
- Maintains tree care-related equipment and tools.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work - Considerable knowledge of tree trimming, treatment, and removal methods and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and ANZI Z133 standards
- Considerable knowledge of use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in tree work.
- Ability to start, operate, stop, and carry chainsaws weighing up to 22 lbs. at heights of up to 80 ft. above the ground while positioned at a variety of angles and positions while working in a rope and saddle
- Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs or other hearing protection
- Ability to lift 100% of body weight in order to climb trees as the job requires
- Ability to place a rope inch in diameter 30 ft. above ground in a tree and then foot lock and body thrust into the tree
- Ability to operate a 26" hand saw
- Ability to bend, squat, and twist as required to shovel soil from up to three feet below ground level
- Ability to swing an ax accurately and effectively to chop at ground level
- Ability to drag, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds of bulky tree debris as far as 50 feet and load same, up to heights of eight feet, using an ensilage or pitch fork
- Ability to lift logs weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance of another worker
- Ability to rake and sweep work site using lawn rake and push broom
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are present, including after-hour emergencies.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Possession of a valid Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training - Two years of experience in tree maintenance work.
- Extensive experience in climbing trees with rope and saddle.
- A valid Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement. CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I am a current employee of the Park & Recreation Department
02
This position requires a Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class B CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement.
- I do not have a current Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 6 months of employment.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class B CDL license and/or air brake endorsement.
03
I understand that this position will require me to work outdoors and I am willing and able to work under various weather conditions?
04
This position requires the ability to become a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. Do you have that qualification?
- Yes
- No, but I am willing to acquire the certification
- I am not willing to acquire the certification
05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States.
Required Question