Entry-Level Tree Care Technician

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an entry-level Arborist to perform basic tree care, plant maintenance, and grounds work at 160 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include trimming, pruning, bracing, chemical application and operating a range of equipment and vehicles.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of arboriculture experience, a valid driver's license, and the willingness to participate in on-call duties and safety training.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of arboriculture care/maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of arboriculture experience; ISA Certified Arborist or EHAP certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains trees, inspects quality/hazards, locates planting sites and determines removal needs.
• Performs post-tree trimming clean-up (raking, sweeping, etc.).
• Plants and maintains trees and other plants.
• Cuts grass, trims shrubs, plants flowers and maintains grounds.
• Sprays, paints and disinfects plant material and trees for pests and diseases.
• Maintains and operates equipment and tools, and a variety of vehicles.
• Reads forms and labels for tree evaluation and operation.
• Loads/unloads materials and equipment (brush, limbs, chemicals, mulch, etc.).
• Attends training and maintains logs; DOT inspections; on-call readiness.
• Ensures safety procedures and equipment are used for pedestrian and worker protection.
• May oversee temporary or contract workers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Safety principles

Effective communication

Height access ability

Tools operation

Education

Driver's License

ISA EHAP or equivalent certification (preferred)

Job description

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an entry-level Arborist to perform basic tree care, plant maintenance, and grounds work at 160 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include trimming, pruning, bracing, chemical application and operating a range of equipment and vehicles.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of arboriculture experience, a valid driver's license, and the willingness to participate in on-call duties and safety training.