Lead Arborist & Grounds Maintenance Manager

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee clinic

Comprehensive insurance

Leave accrual based on experience

Career development & on-site training

Job summary

The City of Winchester is seeking an experienced Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead care, maintenance, and enhancement of city trees, parks, and related assets. You will supervise planting, pruning, spraying, and general care across city properties, coordinating with the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

Education includes an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred); five years in a similar role with at least one year supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in forestry, horticulture, botany, arboriculture or related environmental science required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in a similar role required with one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, install, and maintain trees, parks, and landscaping on city assets.
• Supervise transplanting, pruning, spraying, and general tree care; oversee landscaping projects.
• Attend meetings and liaise with the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.
• Prepare records and reports on tree maintenance, budgets, bids, and grants.

Skills

Tree care

Landscaping

Supervisory experience

Pesticide application

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The City of Winchester is seeking an experienced Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead care, maintenance, and enhancement of city trees, parks, and related assets. You will supervise planting, pruning, spraying, and general care across city properties, coordinating with the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

Education includes an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred); five years in a similar role with at least one year supervisory experience.