Salary: $3,559.13 -$4,326.39 (Bi-weekly) Location: Municipal Operation Center
$7,711.45 - $9,373.85 (Monthly) 231 N Whisman Rd
$92,537.38 - $112,486.14 (Annually) Mountain View, CA 94043
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400088
Department: Community Services Department
Division: Forestry and Roadway Landscape
Opening Date: 6/4/25
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-exempt
Bargaining unit: SEIU
What's the Role:
We’re looking for a self-motivated, safety-oriented, and diligent individual with exceptional customer service skills who enjoys working outdoors to take on the role of Tree Trimmer III in the Forestry Division of the Community Services Department. The City's Tree Trimmers perform a variety of duties including working from the ground and in a bucket truck to trim, prune, remove, plant, grind tree stumps, drag brush, operate the chipper, install street banners, and otherwise maintain Street and City owned trees. The City’s Tree Trimmer III position is also responsible for the daily performance and on-going training for the Tree Trimmer I/II positions. If you are looking to make a positive impact in a skilled maintenance and customer service role, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.
What you will do:
- Operate small power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees on City streets and in City parks.
- Safely and efficiently load brush, logs, and debris into trucks.
- Maintain a working knowledge of tree identification and tree maintenance practices.
- Maintain tree trimming equipment, including chain saws and hand saws.
- Oversee the completion and sharing work orders for all work performed on a daily basis.
- Assist in the inspection of priority tree service requests.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized training programs for the Tree Trimmer I/II’s.
- Lead safety meetings and other team briefings.
- Engage with the public regarding tree work.
The Essentials
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible tree maintenance experience.
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by courses in arboriculture, pesticide management, or a related field, plus completion of City’s or college-level supervisory training course prior to or within two years of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License.
Bonus Points
- Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
- Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Are we a match?
- You are safety-oriented with the ability to prioritize a variety of projects throughout the work day.
- You are an effective communicator with the knowledge and tact to respond respectfully to customer inquiries.
- You are a resourceful, diligent worker with top-notch problem solving skills.
- You are a respectful team player and leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
- You are flexible and willing to work beyond normal business hours in response to storms and emergencies.
Apply Now
Submit your application and resume online at CALOPPS or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 25. This recruitment may close at any time. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.