Pruner - Full Time

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 41,686 - 50,819; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim, California is seeking a full-time Pruner. This role involves providing day-to-day tree care for the Disneyland Resort urban forest, ensuring guest safety and aesthetic quality.

Key responsibilities include climbing, pruning, planting, and maintaining trees in accordance with safety guidelines. Applicants must have relevant certifications and a valid California Driver’s License. The position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $30.26 to $36.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience performing duties listed under Responsibilities.
• At least 18 years of age and valid California Driver’s License.
• Must be open to any shift, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day tree care for the Resort urban forest.
• Safely climb trees and perform pruning according to standards.
• Maintain inventory and inspect tree health regularly.

Skills

Climbing

Pruning

Young Tree Care – Planting

Young Tree Care – Transplanting

Inventory Maintenance and Inspection

Mature Tree Care – Removals

Groundwork

Emergency Response

Education

Valid California Driver’s License

18 years or older

WC-CTW Certification (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Aerial Lift

Hand Pruners

Chainsaw

Job description

Pruner - Full Time

Position ID: 1333712BR. Location: Anaheim, California.

Business: Disneyland Resort. Posted: May 20, 2026.

Job Summary

(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.) At Disneyland Resort, a Pruner provides day‑to‑day tree care for the Resort urban forest, under the direction of an Arboricultural Manager. Duties include maintaining trees and Resort aesthetics in accordance with the appropriate theme of the specific area of the property while ensuring the comfort and safety of our Guests and Cast Members.

Responsibilities

• Climbing: Must be able to enter a tree (10 to 150 feet) via safe climbing practices under WC‑CTW, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and ANSI Z133.1 guidelines, as well as safely use an aerial lift under DLR guidelines. Ability to gain proficiency and knowledge of different climbing systems is required.
• Pruning: Must be able to prune young and mature trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 pruning standards, as well as Disney Show quality standards. Must be capable of safely using hand pruners, pole pruners, hand saws, pole saws and chainsaws to complete the job.
• Young Tree Care – Planting: Must be able to plant 15‑gallon, 24‑inch box trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 standards. Shoveling, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25–100 lbs.) are involved.
• Young Tree Care – Transplanting: Must be able to box up to a 24‑inch root ball. Shoveling, strapping, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25–100 lbs.) are involved.
• Staking New Trees: Must be proficient in staking, use of a ladder, stake pounder, and other staking tools.
• Inventory Maintenance and Inspection: Involves tree tagging, tree inspection, recording of data in field and on the Access Database Inventory Program. Must understand Arboriculture in regard to tree health and structure defects, and must be able to input data into the Access computer program.
• Mature Tree Care – Cabling and Bracing: Must be familiar with hardware and ISA/ANSI Z133.1 installation guidelines.
• Mature Tree Care – Rigging: Must be able to safely perform rigging operations under the standards found in ISA/ANSI Z133.1. Must gain proficiency and knowledge of different rigging systems.
• Mature Tree Care – Removals: Must be proficient in safely removing trees (10–150 feet) using tools specified for pruning.
• Groundwork: Involves safely securing the work area, providing ground assistance to the climber(s) in the tree (knot knowledge), removing and loading, safely reducing the size of debris with a chainsaw, and safe chipper operation under ISA/ANSI Z133.1 standards.
• Emergencies: Must be able to handle and react to stressful emergency situations within the tree crew, as well as other possible Cast Member or Guest needs. Must be available on an on‑call basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Basic Qualifications

• Schedule Availability: Must be open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off.
• Must have experience performing the duties and actions listed under Responsibilities.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must possess a Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC‑CTW) certification or the ability to obtain a Certified Tree Worker qualification.
• At least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC‑CTW) certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Salary and Benefits

The pay rate for this role in California is $30.26 to $36.89 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Base pay may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information on benefits, visit https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Schedule

The Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shifts may start as early as 2:00 AM, while some may end as late as 10:30 AM. This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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