Arborist

General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, performs skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance of woody and herbaceous plants located on city owned public lands, in parks, athletic fields and around/adjacent to other City facilities. Operates moderate-sized equipment as required. Reports to the assigned Parks & Public Lands Manager.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions :
Perform arboriculture work in the care and maintenance of the City of Kissimmee's public trees and plants, utilizing specialized equipment as directed by the Parks Manager/Urban Forester. Utilize International Society of Arboriculture standards of practice and procedures (ANSI300) for as all aspects of tree care, to include tree selection, planting, pruning, training, removal, stump grinding, mulching, fertilizing, disease identification and treatment, and all other practices commonly...