DPW Parks Division - Tree Climber/Laborer

City of Malden; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Malden is seeking a Tree Climber/Laborer in the Parks Division. This position performs skilled labor in parks and forestry, including tree care, trimming, and removal, and may involve climbing and supervising lower-rated crew members.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, three years of parks/forestry experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid MA CDL Class B with air brake endorsement. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in parks and forestry with knowledge of winter operations.
• Able to lift fifty (50 lbs.).
• Valid MA CDL, Class B with air brake endorsement required.
• Must have strong communication skills and be punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman level skilled labor in parks, forestry work, and tree care; operates saws and related tools for trimming and removal.
• May supervise a group of lower rated union employees.
• Must be available to work emergencies after regular hours.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MA CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Union: Teamsters / Pay Grade: Tree Climber Laborer

TREE CLIMBER/LABORER – PARKS DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Union: Teamsters / Pay Grade: Tree Climber Laborer

Hiring Hourly Salary Range: $25.88-$27.56 (FY26) without CDL

$30.36 - $32.04 (FY26) with CDL

Longevity Hourly Salary Range: $28.38-$30.12 (FY26) without CDL

$32.98 - $34.96 (FY26) with CDL

Schedule: Monday – Friday

This posting is a backfill due to a vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY And ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS And DUTIES

Under the direction of the DPW Director, Assistant Director, Supervisors, General Foreman, and Working Foreman, performs journeyman level skilled labor duties in parks and field maintenance as well as forestry work including all duties in the care of trees; operates saws and other tools related to cutting, trimming and removal of trees. Performs semi-skilled manual labor in connection with the general care of trees where climbing is required. May supervise a group of lower rated union employees. The Tree Climber must maintain a positive working relationship with all employees; and interactions with the City of Malden residents must always be courteous and professional.

Additional duties include manual labor tasks and other duties carried out as needed and as directed by management. Must be available to work when called in during emergencies after regular work shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates should have three (3) years of experience in working in parks and forestry with knowledge of performing winter operations;
• Able to lift fifty (50 lbs.) pounds;
• Valid MA CDL, Class B with air brake endorsement required.
• Maintains strong and effective communication skills.
• Needs to be punctual and dependable.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director, Assistant Director, Supervisor, General Foreman and, Working Foreman

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

The City of Malden is an EEO, driven by the value of excellence and believes that everyone deserves the best service and access to resources, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make our vision a reality.

Selected candidate will need to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.