Tree Care Specialist

3 days ago


Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Tree Surgeon to join our team at the City of Somerville. As a key member of our urban forestry team, you will be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of our city's trees and shrubbery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in tree maintenance, repair, and care.
  • Climb trees and perform maintenance work such as preventing or repairing limb or trunk fractures.
  • Operate power saws, and other miscellaneous tools and equipment.
  • Use a variety of tools necessary to perform tree care and maintenance, including bucket trucks and similar tree service aerial devices.
  • Respond to emergency tree hazard situations and work extended hours as deemed necessary.
Requirements
  • An Associate degree in arboriculture or a related field and at least two years' experience working with trees.
  • Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors.
  • Ability to prune, brace, cut, and fell trees consistent with ANSI Z133 standards.
  • Ability to identify trees by species, identify hazard defects of trees, and ensure public safety.
  • Ability to inspect for pests and diseases such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-Horned Beetle.
  • Must have a safe driving record and possess a current valid Massachusetts Class B CDL.
Work Environment

This position primarily works outside in all types of weather, including snow, inclement weather, freezing temperatures, and microbursts. Duties include frequent exposure to noise and hazardous conditions, such as working at heights and exposure to high voltage sources.

Benefits
  • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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