Landscape/Tree Worker - City of Lewiston
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Landscape/Tree Worker - City of LewistonStart Date: November 18, 2024 | End Date: December 27, 2024County: Androscoggin CountyJob Type: Public WorksAccepting applicants for LANDSCAPE / TREE WORKER with the City of Lewiston Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at INFORMATION:Department: Public WorksBarg. Unit: AFSCME- Public Works UnitStatus: Full-Time 40+ hours/weekGrade: 5 ($22.51/hour)Additional hours may be required for events or emergencies.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Applicants must have a high school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years tree-related work experience preferred.REQUIREMENTS:Qualified candidates must have a valid, State of Maine Class A driver's license in good standing. Must have a valid State of Maine Arborist license or be able to obtain one within 18 months of employment.WORK ACTIVITIES:Perform a wide variety of landscaping maintenance and tree-related tasks. Operate trucks and equipment including bucket trucks, snow removal trucks/equipment, loaders, asphalt rollers, cranes, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, chippers, brush cutters, and trimmers. Perform landscaping duties for public properties and areas, including planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and lawn installation. Perform hardscaping tasks with materials such as bricks, cobblestones, and pavers. May climb trees with appropriate safety equipment, install tree wells, and complete tree well improvements. Identify trees, plant life, diseases, and insects. Respond to calls and evaluate work to be performed. Take an active role in snow removal and snow plowing operations. Act as a Crew Leader for various sized crews. Perform other duties as required.Submit application with complete resume directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard.Applications will be reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents (cover letter, resume, and City of Lewiston Job Application) at the time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.#J-18808-Ljbffr