This position is currently scheduled to work Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Under the direction of the Facilities Operations Supervisor or other administrator as assigned, climb trees of various heights, using belts, lines, and similar equipment; prune, care for and maintain park, shade and street trees; perform related work as assigned.

The following list of duties describes the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s), and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Climb trees of various heights, often very tall trees, using belts, lines and similar equipment; use saws, axes, polesaws, pruning poles, power tools, long handled clippers and similar tools; trim, shape and otherwise maintain street and park trees.
• Remove dead, broken or superfluous branches or tops of trees; clear street lights and overhead wires; remove stumps, chip brush, cut and remove roots; remove rotted tree areas by chiseling.
• Disinfect and treat cavities with cement or other appropriate material; remove diseased standing or fallen trees.
• Inspect trees within all district properties to identify any underlying issues, such as disease, faults, and insects.
• Mix insecticides and sprays; using power sprayer, spray trees, plants and shrubs on streets and in parks.
• Act as grounds person assisting other members of the crew in trimming trees and in lowering and stacking brush, cuttings and shredded materials.
• Drive trucks and operate and maintain power equipment such as chainsaws ranging in guide bar length from 14"- 30", chipper, hydraulic buckets, root cutters and power hoists.
• Prepare basic records, including daily worksheets, equipment inspection reports, accident reports and maintenance requests.
• Perform general maintenance during inclement weather.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
• Perform necessary traffic control to ensure safety of cars, staff, students, pedestrians and tree crew in work areas.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, techniques and equipment used in tree climbing, including rigging and relevant safety practices.
• Principles and practices of arboriculture, including species identification.
• Planting, pruning and maintenance methods.
• Safety practices and equipment pertaining to the work.
• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools, such as pruning poles, saws, axes, shovels, ladders, hydraulic pruners, power saws, brush clippers, stump cutters, hydraulic buckets, power hoists and tree climbing equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Climb very tall trees skillfully and safely.
• Prune, trim and maintain trees while working at considerable height.
• Use appropriate safe work practices and equipment.
• Keep basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Respond to emergency call-out to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of skilled experience in tree climbing, topping, trimming and maintenance of a wide variety of very tall shade and park trees.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal or district vehicle to various sites.

Must be willing to work in tall trees and outdoors in all weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoor environment from heights on ladders and/or in trees.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
• Constant interruptions.
• Inclement weather.
• Emergency call out.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
• Agility to perform job duties while working in tree tops or from ladders or hydraulic buckets.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform duties.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights.

HAZARDS:

• Working at heights.
• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
• Working outdoors during inclement weather.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
• Potential for contact with dissatisfied or hostile individuals.

If your application is selected to move forward in the recruitment, the exam dates are:

Qualifying Exam: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS)

To be Determined

Oral Exam:

To be Determined

Please make arrangements to be available on the dates above. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

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Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.