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<br /> (0. 2 A~æ . <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> TREE MAINTENANCE LEADER <br /> DEFINITION <br /> To perform a variety of skilled work involving the trimming, removal, installation, and <br /> general maintenance of trees; operate equipment; and to identify tree species, <br /> insects, and diseases. <br /> DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS <br /> Positions assigned to this class perform the full range of duties normally expected of <br /> tree maintenance workers. In addition, a Tree Maintenance Leader is expected to <br /> perform the most difficult tree trimming, installation, and removal work, perform lead <br /> supervision for a small tree trimming work crew, and assist in the training of less <br /> experienced tree maintenance personnel. <br /> SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED <br /> Receives general supervision from the Park Supervisor. <br /> Exercises direct and indirect supervision over semi-skilled and skilled tree <br /> maintenance personnel. <br /> EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: <br /> Inspect trees, identify tree species and disease. <br /> Use ropes, hand saws, and power saws to climb and top trees. <br /> Rig ropes in trees and determine placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal <br /> of limbs. <br /> Determine limbs to be removed. <br /> Assign tree maintenance tasks to City and contracted crews. <br /> Check location of power lines, personnel, equipment, pedestrians, and traffic before <br /> cutting limbs. <br /> Check ropes for wear and breakage. <br /> Clean and maintain climbing and trimming equipment. <br /> Plant and spray trees. <br /> Operate chipper and drive trucks. <br /> 1 <br /> - <br />