Climber & Pruner

City of New York; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s NYC Parks is seeking a Climber & Pruner to maintain trees and large shrubs across city parks. You will climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and operate bucket trucks, chippers and other equipment to keep urban green spaces safe and healthy.

Six months of full-time arborist experience and a New York driver license are required; a Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time arborist/tree work experience, including climbing, pruning, bracing and felling.
• Experience operating manual, power driven and motorized equipment for tree work.
• Driver License valid in NY; Class B CDL required within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Planting, maintenance and removal of trees and large shrubs.
• Climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and large shrubs.
• Operate bucket truck, aerial lift, chipper and similar equipment.
• Identify hazard defects and ensure public safety.
• Perform tree inspections.
• Identify trees by species and inspect for pests and diseases.
• Prepare and use composting sites.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning

Safety awareness

Tools

Bucket truck

Chipper

Chainsaw

Loader

Stump grinder

Job description

Job Description

NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres, 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, trees, forests, wetlands, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health, dental and vision coverage, competitive vacation/sick days, and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform all types of work required for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and large shrubs.
• Climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and large shrubs.
• Operate bucket truck, including aerial lift and cherry picker, as well as chipper and other similar equipment.
• Identify hazard defects of trees and ensure public safety.
• Perform tree inspections.
• Identify trees by species and inspect for the Asian Longhorned Beetle and other pests and diseases.
• Prepare and use composting sites.

Work Location: TBD

Special Working Conditions: When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and Pruners and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing in and out of an aerial lift device (bucket truck); climbing up in a tree using rope and harness or bucket; operating a chainsaw; operating heavy motorized equipment such as bucket truck, chipper, loader, and stump grinder; lifting and moving heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; and working outdoors in a restricted space in an urban environment in all kinds of weather, including severe weather conditions.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

CLIMBER & PRUNER - 81303

Qualifications

Six months of satisfactory, full-time experience as a climber and pruner or arborist performing all types of tree work required for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting and felling trees and large shrubs and operating manual, power driven and motorized equipment required for the performance of these duties.
Experience as a ground person is not acceptable towards meeting this requirement.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, eligibles must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York, and a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York within one year of being appointed to this position. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify you. This Class B Commercial Driver License must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Such license must not include any restrictions which would preclude the performance of Climber and Pruner work.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

References will be required upon request.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 and $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.