SALARY: $29.01 - $38.88 Hourly
$5,029.00 - $6,740.00 Monthly
$60,348.00 - $80,880.00 Annually
LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00395 IS
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
DIVISION:  Public Works
OPENING DATE: 03/12/2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
BARGAINING UNIT: SEIU

Description
The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.      

Under direction and in a safe manner, performs routine duties in the care, surgery, maintenance, and removal of city trees and shrubbery to provide a safe environment for the public.

This position is open until further notice and can close at any time without advance notice.  You are encouraged to apply immediately!  First application review is scheduled for 03/27/2025.  

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To
Participates in the planting, transplanting, felling, trimming, pruning, spraying, and removal of trees. Climbs trees, uses an aerial lift, or uses ladders, including a 24-foot extension ladder, to work on trees of various heights. Trims trees for clearance of overhead utility facilities. Trims and digs out protruding tree roots. Uses axe and power saws for felling trees or cutting up felled trees; uses chipper. Collects debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools. Clears sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs. Performs brush chipping, root pruning, and stump grinding. Uses hooks, ropes, belt, and cables. Removes dead, broken, misshapen, and undesired branches and tops of trees using awls, saws, chisels, mallets, axes, and other tools, and lowers portions removed to the ground with ropes. Removes overhanging branches and split or broken limbs after storms. Operates boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment. Supervises care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Cleans, sharpens, lubricates, and cares for edged tools and equipment. Cares for ropes and safety equipment. Inspects trees to determine if they have disease or pest problems. May spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing of chemicals and calibrating equipment. Responds to emergency calls for fallen trees, limbs, and storm work, when needed. May provide information to the public regarding trees and tree care. Assists in the maintenance and care of the City’s tree nursery. May act as a lead worker in directing activities of others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees. May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies. Uses a computer to enter and complete information for time records, safety reports, and other basic reports. Requests supplies and materials as needed.
Performs other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent, and two years of tree trimming experience, which includes climbing, trimming and pruning trees, or a combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, skill, and abilities.
 
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: tree trimming, identification, treatment, and removal methods and techniques; work methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the operation of aerial lifts, loaders, root cutters, stump grinders, and related hand and power tools and equipment; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; rigging methods; the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade; traffic control including placement of cones and warning signs per the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) published by Building News, Inc., or recognized industry standard; some knowledge of insects, parasites, and diseases which attack trees, and of the proper methods of their control; some basic computer knowledge. 

Skill in: the use and care of climber hooks, ropes, knots, and the tools and equipment commonly used in tree trimming and tree surgery operations.

Ability to: climb and to do work in high and hazardous locations; apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner; read and understand detailed written and oral instructions; use a computer to enter and complete information for basic records and reports.
 
SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Possession and retention of a valid California Class C driver’s license is a condition of employment.
• Possession and retention of a valid California Commercial Class B driver’s license or higher with a Tanker Endorsement is required within one year of hire in order to successfully complete probation and is a condition of continued employment.
• Possession and retention of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Tree Climber certification is required within one year of hire in order to successfully complete probation, and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; must be willing and able to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Must be willing to work outside, under varying climatic conditions.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Designation as a certified arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is highly desirable. 
• State of California Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) is highly desirable.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, and/or English and Vietnamese is highly desirable. 

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Due to the nature of the work, incumbents must have the ability to: use both hands, arms and legs; sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, and reach above his/her head while moving, pushing, rolling, lowering, pulling, tilting, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds without assistance; climb, twist, and turn on trees and ladders while moving objects without assistance. Work involves exposure to hazardous chemicals and potential exposure to physical harm.

Selection Process
The City communicates with candidates via e-mail. You are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address that you access regularly and checking your spam folder. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide.   

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR – MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS (URBAN FORESTRY)
This recruitment is open until the position is filled.   
First review of applications will occur on March 21, 2025
Please submit the online application by visiting our website at: https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-resources/careers

Hourly Salary Range: 
$37.15 - $49.40

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: 
Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division: Community Services / Parks & Recreation 
Job Type: Full-Time Regular 
This position is classified as safety sensitive. 

Schedule:
5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Summer) 
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Winter)

Job Number: RC#902276

DESCRIPTION 
This position helps to oversee the daily operations of the Parks Maintenance Technicians in Urban Forestry.  It requires the ability to problem solve and exercise appropriate judgment in the full scope of operations procedures, policies, and technical duties of the work unit.  

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Select, train, motivate, track, assign, and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed; and ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Review organizational goals and objectives; establish and discuss job duties and performance expectations; set performance goals.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of organizational goals and objectives and implement policies and procedures.
• Observe and enforce the requirements of Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety
• Administration (FMCSA) regulations, relating to CDL license holders in the performance of safety-sensitive functions and the use and/or misuse of alcohol and controlled substances; 
• Determine equipment and supply needs; evaluate and monitor equipment performance; requisition supplies and materials; and make routine and emergency purchases as required.
• Participate in preparation of the workgroup budget; monitor, review, approve and control expenditures including purchases; assist with writing and submitting grant applications. Coordinate workgroup activities with other divisions, other city departments, with outside agencies and volunteers.
• Act as a support to advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
• Operate and maintain data in various computerized systems and accurate records of work performed, hours, materials used, and associated work.
• Administer, enter, prioritize, assign, update and evaluate service work order requests in the Computerized
• Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Identify areas needing repair and maintenance and take corrective action.
• Oversee and participate in all related aspects of maintenance for assigned area.
• Develop, administer, and monitor preventative maintenance programs. 
• Schedule and supervise the testing and preventative maintenance of a variety of equipment.
• Inspect the work of maintenance contractors, prepare inspection reports, maintain records of all areas maintained under contract, and ensure proper compliance with contract conditions. 
• Ensure proper records, daily logs, and inventories of restricted use and/or other chemicals are in compliance with regulating agency.

When Assigned To Urban Forestry:   

• Guide planning and operations to implement the Urban Forestry Master Plan, coordinate projects involving multiple workgroups, departments, or outside agencies/groups, and assist in the development of educational materials and conduct informational workshops for staff and the public.   
• Assist Urban Forester with community outreach programs, trainings, and events.
• Coordinate projects, collaborate and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Provide oversight and maintenance of the tree inventory database and coordinate resources and effectively.
• Works with crews and independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience: 
Requires three (3) years of experience in the maintenance of infrastructure systems, at least two (2) of which must be in assignment: parks, preserves, golf courses, baseball spring training facilities, contract oversight, volunteer oversight or facility maintenance. Two (2) years of supervisory or lead responsibility is required.

Education: 
Requires the equivalent of an associate degree supplemented by accredited technical training in a specialty related to the core duties of the position.

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