TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER 3

DEFINITION:

Under direction, performs skilled tree maintenance work such as 
pruning, feeding, bracing, repairing, spraying, fertilizing, removing 
and transplanting trees and shrubs; climbs trees using a ladder, 
climbing hooks and belts, and other manual or mechanical 
equipment used to aid in performing tree maintenance tasks; 
takes the lead over skilled and semi-skilled tree maintenance 
staff; may function as an assistant supervisor; does related work 
as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative 
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, 
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Provides assignments, instruction and guidance to skilled and 
semi-skilled tree maintenance staff.

Takes the lead over skilled and semi-skilled tree maintenance 
staff, and performs the more complex and difficult tasks.  

May function in an assistant supervisor capacity depending on the 
organizational structure of the hiring agency.  

Uses pole shears, saws, axes and other cutting tools to prune trees
or remove dead limbs; operates and feeds branches into chipper.

Scrapes decayed matter from cavities in trees using shovels or 
picks and fills holes with cement to promote healing and prevent 
further deterioration.

Cuts down trees using chain or hand saws.

Installs guying and bracing to prevent wind damage and encourage 
correct growth.  

Uses ropes and pulleys to remove tree branches.   

Bags and transplants trees and shrubs using burlap and shovel.

Sprays and dusts pesticides on shrubs and trees to control pests 
and diseases.
 
Fertilizes trees to promote growth using appropriate method 
and equipment.
 
Applies herbicides to kill brush and weeds.

Plants trees and shrubs by digging holes, setting, back-filling, 
watering and bracing.

Visually inspects trees and shrubs to diagnose diseased, infested, 
damaged or unsafe conditions.    
 
Performs minor maintenance to equipment or tools used.

Ensures safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed, 
and deadlines are met.   
 
May operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment 
on a limited basis.  

Oversees and may perform a variety of tasks such as planting 
grass seed, placing sod on areas, cutting brush, mowing grass, 
and loading and unloading refuse, removing snow, and so forth.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and computerized information systems used by 
the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of trees 
and shrubs, which shall have included the use and/or operation of 
manual or mechanical equipment used to climb trees.    

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial 
Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class 
and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the 
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and 
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

NOTE: Appointees may be required to obtain a Pesticide Applicator 
Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection.      

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used 
in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs.  

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions 
involved in tree maintenance work.  

Knowledge of the common varieties of trees and their structure.  

Knowledge of knots, hitches and rigging used to lower limbs and 
tree tops.

Ability to climb trees using a ladder, climbing hooks and belts, 
or other equipment.

Ability to use or operate a chain saw, stump grinders, chippers, 
handsaws, axes, wedges and other power and/or hand tools used 
to perform tree maintenance tasks.   

Ability to provide assignment, instruction and guidance to skilled 
and semi-skilled tree maintenance staff.

Ability to take the lead over skilled and semi-skilled tree 
maintenance staff.  

Ability to tie knots such as square bowline.

Ability to perform mechanical and manual operations.

Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects for short distances.  

Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral direction.

Ability to learn quickly from oral instruction and from 
demonstrations.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
As they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made
because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
06483
L
C
  
N/A
06
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 12/31/2011