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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER I TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER II DEFINITION To perform a variety of semi - skilled work involving the trimming, removal, installation and general maintenance of trees. To operate a variety of park equipment such as brush chipper, chain saw, and tractor for the Park Division and the forestry section. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Tree Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level class in the Tree Maintenance Worker class series. Positions in this class usually perform most of the duties required of Tree Maintenance Worker II but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, positions assigned to the Tree Maintenance Worker I class may reasonably expect to progress to the II level with training, experience, satisfactory job performance, and receipt of the ISA certificate. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Park Supervisor. Lead supervision may also be provided by the Tree Maintenance Leader. May exercise indirect supervision over part-time equipment operators. May exercise technical or functional supervision over less experienced personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as changing blades on the brush chipper. Prune trees and shrubbery to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights and as necessary to insure continued health of the plant. Climb trees or operate aerial lift truck. Remove fallen trees, dead limbs and other debris resulting from storm damage and general condition. Remove and grind stumps.