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Arborist (PDF)

Town of Lexington
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for two (2) full-time (40 hrs/wk) position:

Arborist
Department of Public Works

Complete Hourly Range: $26.52 per hour
with excellent health, dental and leave benefits

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town's Human
Resource Department - Job is open until filled

Scope of Work
This position performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of Town-
owned trees and shrubbery.
Supervision
Received Grounds Superintendent or Crew Chief
Exercised May assign work to laborers

Essential Job Functions
* Plants, transplants and removes trees and shrubbery; prepares grounds for planting;
performs stump grinding; cuts, trims, repairs and shapes trees.
* Fertilizes, treats sprays and waters trees; conducts follow-up maintenance on grounds
and areas around trees; applies pesticides and participates in activities to control weeds,
poison ivy and other vegetation, insects and parasites.
* Climbs trees using appropriate equipment and apparatus; operates bucket truck and
other equipment to trim and remove trees; follows appropriate safety guidelines to
conduct aerial work and work around power lines.
* Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment; repairs equipment or notifies Road
Machinery division of repairs needed.
* Operates, repairs and sharpens clippers, saws and axes.

* Operates various types of riding mowers and tractors; assists with maintenance of
grounds and right of ways; assists with maintenance of parklands, walking and biking
paths and athletic fields; assists with maintenance of Town pool facilities.
* Participates in snow removal operations.
* Installs and removes holiday lights and decorations; assists in Christmas tree recycling
program; hauls trees to dump site and operates tree chipper.
* Assists with parade set-up and take-down.
* Repairs street and traffic lights.
* Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains
responsive community relations.
* Follows safe work practices.
Other Job Functions
* Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements of Work
Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized
training, including or supplemented by at least 4 years of landscaping or arborist-related
activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the
following knowledge, ability and skills:
Knowledge
of
* Methods and techniques of maintenance, repair and care of trees and
shrubbery.
* The use of climbing and aerial lift equipment and other tools and
machinery used in the maintenance, repair and care of trees and
shrubbery.
* Departmental policies, procedures and practices.
* Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards
that govern the performance of the duties being performed.
Ability to * Operate tools, equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance, repair
and care of trees and shrubbery and other essential job functions.
* Perform aerial operations; climb and work in trees using ladders, ropes
and/or other equipment.
* Understand and carry out instructions.
* Work independently, with little supervision.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors,
coworkers and the general public.
Skill in * The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and
power tools used in forestry operations.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license; Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake
Endorsement; Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License; EHAP certificate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
* Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate
computers and various types of power tools, equipment and machinery.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual
concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects,
tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl.
* The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme
heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim
lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy
machinery, smoke and disease.
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at
www.lexingtonma.gov, emailing jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting
the Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as
additional information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application
form.

Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Completed application must be received in the Town's Human Resources Department

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after
the deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we
are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our
organization.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates
will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the
process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the
Human Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590

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