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LOCATION: ; City of Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works Urban Forestry Crew
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REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) must be met and clearly detailed in the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form by the last filing date:
- Two years of fulltime paid tree maintenance experience such as trimming pruning felling planting and transplanting trees ;OR ;
- Three years of fulltime paid experience in public works or building construction or maintenance activities involving application of carpentry plumbing masonry and electrical trades techniques. ;
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a current and valid NYS Drivers License and must maintain for the duration of employment. ;
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Education/training in the field of Arboriculture/urban forestry/forestry
- Certified chainsaw operator
- Chipper/chipper winch operation experience
- Knowledge of ANSI A300 standards and ability to perform Best Management Practices in arboriculture
- Experience operating a mini skid steer
- Safety orientated; use of PPE and safety standards in arboriculture
- Knowledge of proper tree planting techniques
- Strong knowledge of Tree identification
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DUTIES: The work involves responsibility for performing semiskilled work on public works projects including the construction maintenance and/or repair of municipal streets bridges parks and grounds water distribution systems wastewater collection systems and street signage and markings and for assisting skilled workers on such projects. ; Although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary a Maintenance Mechanic does not utilize the more skilled techniques for any considerable portion of his/her time. The incumbent also uses tools operates equipment and performs manual labor related to the project to which assigned. ; The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. ; General instructions are received regarding routine jobs with detailed instructions on new unusual or difficult assignments. Supervision of others is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.