Arborist 500

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking an Arborist‑Forestry Worker to join the Public Service Department's Operations and Maintenance Division. This role involves outdoor tree care, pruning, planting, and hazard diagnosis to maintain city trees and respond to storm events.

CDL required and certifications may be needed for elevated work. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and several years of tree maintenance experience, with leadership skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of experience in all phases of tree maintenance including climbing with rope, saddle and spurs.
• Experience supervising or leading a crew is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree removal, pruning, planting, cabling, fertilizing and pest control.
• Diagnose hazards and recommend corrective action.
• Supervise and inspect work to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Rope climbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking an Arborist‑Forestry Worker to join the Operations and Maintenance Division within the Public Service Department to maintain and provide the proper care for various trees. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and utilizing their skills and abilities to provide excellent tree service throughout the City.

Responsibilities

• Performing tree removal, pruning, planting, cabling, fertilizing, spraying, pest control and other types of maintenance work requiring walking, standing, climbing, balancing, using ladders, ropes, saddles, spurs, heavy power assisted tools and working in awkward positions for prolonged time periods.
• Regularly lifting and hauling loads weighing in excess of ninety (90) pounds.
• Diagnosing tree hazards and problems with insects, fungus, viruses, bacteria and recommends corrective action.
• Inspecting work of others and ensuring all work functions are carried out in safe and efficient manner by providing verbal and written instruction on proper and safe procedures.
• Operating a wide range of equipment such as; power and manual saws, brush chippers, log loaders, backhoes, aerial lifts, stump grinders, tractor loaders, skid steer units, hydraulic sprayers, light and heavy‑du

Ideal candidates

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in all phases of tree maintenance work including climbing with rope, saddle, and spurs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• One (1) year of experience supervising or serving as a group leader on a tree maintenance crew preferred.

Special Requirements

• MUSTpossess valid CDL License, Group B, with Air Brakes to be considered.
• May be in an on‑call status 24 hours a day for storms and other emergencies
• Must be able to operate standard transmission vehicles
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 100 feet
• Must be able to become certified as a Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer through the City of Lansing
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must obtain a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within 1 year of taking the position
• Must be Aerial Work Platform certified within 180 days of taking the position
• Must be Traffic Regulator Trained within 180 days of taking the position
• This position requires the operation of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more. Therefore, pursuant to Section 601a of the Michigan Vehicle Code, the applicant recommended for this position must be able to pass the physical examination mandated by the State of Michigan in order to be transferred or hired to this position.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

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