Tree Maintenance Worker 2 - The County of Monmouth, NJ : Job Details

Salary: $35,000.00 Annually Location : Freehold, NJ 07728 Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202439 Department: Shade Tree Opening Date: 07/23/2025 DescriptionTREE MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 40 hours, plus OT at times during the year DEFINITION: Under direction, performs skilled tree maintenance work such as pruning, feeding, bracing, repairing, spraying, fertilizing, removing and transplanting trees and shrubs; climbs trees using a ladder, climbing hooks and belts, and other manual or mechanical equipment used to aid in performing tree maintenance tasks; provides assignment, instruction and guidance to semi-skilled tree maintenance staff; does related work as required. NOTE: The 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. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Provides assignments, instruction and guidance to semi-skilled tree maintenance staff. Uses pole shears, saws, axes and other cutting tools to prune trees or remove dead limbs; operates and feeds branches into chipper. Scrapes decayed matter from cavities in trees using shovels or picks and fills holes with cement to promote healing and prevent further deterioration. Cuts down trees using chain or hand saws. Installs guying and bracing to prevent wind damage and encourage correct growth. Uses ropes and pulleys to remove tree branches. Bags and transplants trees and shrubs using burlap and shovel. Sprays and dusts pesticides on shrubs and trees to control pests and diseases. Fertilizes trees to promote growth using appropriate method and equipment. Applies herbicides to kill brush and weeds. Plants trees and shrubs by digging holes, setting, back-filling, watering and bracing. Visually inspects trees and shrubs to diagnose diseased, infested, damaged or unsafe conditions. Performs minor maintenance to equipment or tools used. Ensures safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed, and deadlines are met. May operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment on a limited basis. Performs a variety of tasks such as planting grass seed, placing sod on areas, cutting brush, mowing grass, and loading and unloading refuse, removing snow, and so forth. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS:EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, which shall have included the use and/or operation of manual or mechanical equipment used to climb trees. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority. NOTE: Appointees may be required to obtain a Pesticide Applicator Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in tree maintenance work. Knowledge of the common varieties of trees and their structure. Knowledge of knots, hitches and rigging used to lower limbs and tree tops. Ability to climb trees using a ladder, climbing hooks and belts, or other equipment. Ability to use or operate a chain saw, stump grinders, chippers, handsaws, axes, wedges and other power and/or hand tools used to perform tree maintenance tasks. Ability to provide assignment, instruction and guidance to semi-skilled tree maintenance staff. Ability to tie knots such as square bowline. Ability to perform mechanical and manual operations. Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects for short distances. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral direction. Ability to learn quickly from oral instruction and from demonstrations. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long As they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits. Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package. Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits. Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information. *Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.