Caretaker - Urban Forestry
Caretaker - Urban Forestry
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Position Description
Precinct Ones Mission
Precinct Ones mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What you will do at Precinct One
Harris County Precinct One is looking for a Caretaker Urban Forestry!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- This role focuses on both preventative and reactive forestry services to meet the needs of the community. The Urban Forestry Caretaker will respond to community service requests including those submitted through the 311 service ticket system addressing a range of forestry concerns such as storm damage hazardous tree removal and general tree maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental health on our Road & Bridges.
- You will respond to 311 service tickets and other requests related to tree trimming storm damage cleanup removal of hazardous or fallen trees and other urban forestryrelated tasks. Perform preventative maintenance such as pruning planting and monitoring the health of trees to prevent potential hazards. React quickly to emergencies including storm damage removing dangerous or downed trees and ensuring public safety after significant weather events.
- Safely operate a variety of forestry equipment and tools including chainsaws woodchippers and pruning tools. Manage debris and provide cleanup services for fallen branches and tree limbs. Conduct routine inspections of trees to identify potential hazards ensuring that trees within the precincts parks and green spaces are safe and healthy. Assist with maintaining natural trails wooded areas and other green spaces in the precinct. Work outdoors in various weather conditions and be available for weekend afterhours and holiday assignments as required.
- Additional duties may include supporting park maintenance and other assigned tasks as necessary.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please callor email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
- Three 3 years of experience in forestry landscaping tree maintenance or a related field.
- Experience working with a 311service ticket system or similar community request systems.
- Experience responding to storm damage and emergency situations involving fallen trees and hazardous conditions.
- Knowledge of urban forestry best practices including tree trimming pruning and planting in urban environments.
Licensure:
- Valid Texas State Drivers License
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Basic principles of arboriculture and tree care.
- Operation and maintenance of forestry equipment such as chainsaws woodchippers and pruning tools.
- Tree hazard identification including recognizing signs of disease decay or damage.
- Safety protocols for handling hazardous tree removal and operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type:
- Fulltime Regular
- Work schedules may vary and include weekends holidays and afterhours assignments especially during emergencies or when responding to service tickets.
- Occasional afterhours or weekend work may be required for special events or emergency responses (e.g. inclement weather
park safety issues)
- Must be able to lift carry and move objects up to 100 pounds.
- Frequent standing walking bending stooping and working in varying weather conditions including extreme heat humidity cold and rain.
- Ability to operate forestry equipment.
- The work environment is primarily outdoors requiring regular exposure to various weather conditions such as extreme heat cold rain and wind. Exposure to environmental hazards such as dust pollen insects and animals is common.
- The position may involve working at heights (e.g. climbing trees or using aerial lifts) and nearmoving mechanical equipment.
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continued employment. Vacation sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners along with an elected county judge serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court the administrative head of the countys government.With approximately 1.1 million residents Harris County Precinct One is a diverse urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct Ones multiracial multiethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American 37 percent Latino 18 percent Anglo 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.
Precinct One which includes 876 miles of road stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex Toyota Center Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263acre NRG Park Complex the renowned Texas Medical Center Rice University Texas Southern University the University of Houstons main and downtown campuses and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks 11 community centers numerous hikeandbike trails three maintenance service centers and several area offices all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continuous employment. Vacation sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Parks area we invite you to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
