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Tree Maintenance Worker I - Grade H3 - Parks & Forestry Dept – 3 positions available

Posted: 05/22/2025 - 04:50 PM Due By: 04/15/2026 - 04:00 PM

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

(3) Tree Maintenance Worker I
Grade H3

Department: Parks and Forestry
   
Workweek:


 		 Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.  Subject to change based upon the needs of the department and the Township. Must be able to be contacted via phone and available to work emergency and non-emergency overtime hours including weekends and holidays, mandatory at times.

Wage:



 

 Per Ordinance

Note: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
   
Definition:

 		 Under direction, performs skilled tree maintenance work such as, efficiently operates Arial lift truck, climbs trees using individual climbing gear rope and saddle when required; removing and transplanting trees and shrubs; ensures safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed.
   

Skills/Duties:



 









 

Cuts down trees using chain or hand saws, plants trees and shrubs, ensures safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed. Uses pole shears, saws, axes and other cutting tools to prune trees or remove dead limbs; lowers limbs and tops of trees by rope or rigging system and by use of ropes, blocks and tackle to safely remove parts from trees without causing injury or damage to property; operates and feeds branches into chipper.

Operates chain saws, motorized winches, stump grinders, chippers and various types of hand tools to remove dead limbs, wood parts and stumps; willingness to learn to operate equipment owned by the Township.

Performs a variety of unskilled laboring tasks such as loading and unloading refuse, cleaning facilities, hauling tree limbs or trunks, mowing grass and feeding plants and trees.
Able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English. Understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions.

Must possess or obtain within the first 90 days of employment, a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Suggested CDL Permit before hire. May drive trucks in connection with daily duties.
   
Education/Experience: Highschool Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 3 years Tree cutting/Trimming experience. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package provided. Civil service.
   
To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to Marc Seemon, Business Administrator at jobs@parsippany.net and cc: Bill Sanford, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry at bsanford@parsippany.net.
   
Closing Date: Position open until filled. EOE.

 

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