Tree Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Core Duties:
• Diagnose common diseases, pests and other problems in trees; recommends care and treatment.
• Prune or remove whole trees.
• Perform or oversee spray treatment for diseased or pest-infested trees; prepare and use sprays and advise and instruct others in spraying.
• Suggest replacement of trees.
• Is alert for early indications of tree problems and communicates concern to lead or supervisor.
• May oversee the work of other employees assigned to assist; may guide employees.
• Oversee or perform limb and stump chipping.
• May perform any of the duties described in the Tree Specialist I specification or other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety rules.
• Minimum Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED and three years’ experience in the Arboriculture trade, grounds work, grounds keeping, tree equipment operation, and/or related work, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Tree Specialist II has all of the qualifications described in the Tree Specialist I specification plus the following qualifications:
• Must be proficient in all the skills of tree working, such as pruning, limb removing, and similar typical duties.
• Strong plant identification knowledge.
• Must be proficient in the use of all hand and power tools required, including when working at heights up to approximately 120 feet and from a variety of apparatus, such as ropes and saddles, and boom lift trucks.
• Ability to choose appropriate tools and equipment for each job.
• Ability to recognize and diagnose common tree diseases.
• Must have a practical knowledge of the growth characteristics and requirements of the trees.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures required in the work, including what particular apparatus and methods should be used for a given job.
• Certificates and Licenses Required
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license.
• Must have Tree Worker Certification. Certified Arborist preferred