Arborist: Outdoor Tree Care & Training

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP; Bloomsdorf (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Township in State College, PA is seeking a full-time Arborist to care for public trees and green spaces, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance community aesthetics and safety.

You will perform planting, maintenance, and removal of trees within rights-of-way and parks, using modern equipment. The role offers hands-on outdoor work, safety training, and opportunities to contribute to environmental health and local forestry initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years of arboriculture or related field experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain arboriculture equipment safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing tree health and identifying treatment or removal needs
• Executing pruning, removal, cabling, planting, and preservation tasks
• Operating aerial lifts, chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and related equipment
• Supporting community forestry initiatives and assisting with storm response
• Maintaining detailed records and adhering to safety protocols

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Class B CDL with no air brake restriction

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Registered Pesticide Technician Credential

PADOT-approved Temporary Traffic Control/Flagger Certification

Tools

Aerial lifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Job description

Ferguson Township in State College, PA is seeking a full-time Arborist to care for public trees and green spaces, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance community aesthetics and safety.

You will perform planting, maintenance, and removal of trees within rights-of-way and parks, using modern equipment. The role offers hands-on outdoor work, safety training, and opportunities to contribute to environmental health and local forestry initiatives.