Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
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The Department:
The Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department is nationally accredited (and one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The department is the steward of approximately 450 acres of parkland, featuring community and historic parks, senior services, playgrounds, multigenerational facilities, aquatic centers, tennis courts and multiuse fields. Nearly 40 percent of the city is dedicated open space, and the department maintains approximately 40 linear miles of recreational trails.The department is a leading provider of world class service, projects, programs and events that strengthen and build community connectivity. The department has a robust Capital Improvement Program, which includes projects for parks' retrofits, infills, and new developments.
Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics:
To participate in tree trimming, removal, and pruning activities; and to respond to emergency situations involving City trees. Tree Trimmer I: This is the entry-level class in the Tree Trimmer series. This class is distinguished from the Tree Trimmer II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including operating the chipper and assisting with tree trimming activities. Since this class is typically an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Receives immediate supervision from higher level supervisory staff.
Tree Trimmer II: This is the full journey level class within the Tree Trimmer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Tree Trimmer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including all tree trimming assignments. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Tree Trimmer in that the latter exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level staff at the job site. Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory staff.
For more information regarding positions in Tree Trimmer family, please click on the links below:
Tree Trimmer I/II
Tree Trimmer Leadworker
Salary Information:
Tree Trimmer I - $ 23.90 - $ 29.08 / Hourly
Tree Trimmer II - $ 26.67 - $ 32.45 / Hourly