Arborist I — Public Tree Care & Urban Forestry

City of Austin; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Austin Parks and Recreation is seeking an Arborist I to maintain public trees at the Central Maintenance Complex in Austin. Under supervision, you will prune, plant, water trees, operate aerial lifts and equipment, and support emergency responses during severe weather.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, managing tree health, updating GIS inventories, and following safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with the city’s forestry team.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year outdoor experience in construction, landscaping, or tree care including use of power tools or motorized equipment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver License; obtain Class A or B within three months of hire.

Mansioni

• Work in a crew to complete tree planting and maintenance work orders and report status to the crew lead.
• Use basic rigging techniques to safely lower tree limbs and debris for public safety.
• Operate Forestry vehicles and equipment with basic maintenance and keep vehicle records.
• Provide rotating city-wide emergency response during severe weather.
• Apply fertilizers and manage pests and tree health following regulations.
• Maintain GIS tree inventory and work management records.

Conoscenze

Outdoor work

Effective communication

Multi-tasking & prioritization

GIS knowledge

Conflict resolution

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

GIS software

Descrizione del lavoro

Austin Parks and Recreation is seeking an Arborist I to maintain public trees at the Central Maintenance Complex in Austin. Under supervision, you will prune, plant, water trees, operate aerial lifts and equipment, and support emergency responses during severe weather.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, managing tree health, updating GIS inventories, and following safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with the city’s forestry team.