Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee clinic

Comprehensive insurance

Leave accrual based on experience

Career development & on-site training

Job summary

The City of Winchester is seeking an experienced Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead care, maintenance, and enhancement of city trees, parks, and related assets. You will supervise planting, pruning, spraying, and general care across city properties, coordinating with the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

Education includes an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred); five years in a similar role with at least one year supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in forestry, horticulture, botany, arboriculture or related environmental science required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in a similar role required with one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, install, and maintain trees, parks, and landscaping on city assets.
• Supervise transplanting, pruning, spraying, and general tree care; oversee landscaping projects.
• Attend meetings and liaise with the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.
• Prepare records and reports on tree maintenance, budgets, bids, and grants.

Skills

Tree care

Landscaping

Supervisory experience

Pesticide application

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

We're hiring an experienced Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead the care, maintenance, and enhancement of City trees, parks, grounds, landscaping, and related assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, installs, and maintains, athletic fields, plantings and landscaping materials along thoroughfares and special plots
• Responsible for transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, removal and general care of trees on city owned and maintained properties
• Supervises the installation of landscaping projects
• Attends meetings and serves as liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce
• Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding tree maintenance work lists, budgets, bid work, grants, tree appeals, etc.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in forestry, horticulture, botany, arboriculture or other related environmental science is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Five years of experience in a similar type position is required with one year in a supervisory role.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license. Possession of appropriate certificate, issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, relating to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. Possession of Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

The City of Winchester offers great benefits to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Employees have access to a free employee clinic providing physical and mental health services, along with a comprehensive bundled insurance plan that includes a FREE employee-only option. Leave accrual rates recognize your years of local government experience, giving you credit for your public service. Career development opportunities and on-site training help you build new skills and advance your career with the City.