Urban Forestry Assistant: Tree Care & Equipment Support

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a Tree Trimmer/ Parks Maintenance helper to perform manual work maintaining trees in parks and city properties, under the close supervision of the Urban Forester and Tree Trimmer.

You will prune and remove trees, plant and water, and assist with traffic control and equipment maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required with minimal arboriculture experience; expect physical work in outdoor conditions and training in chainsaw and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal arboriculture experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to follow supervisor instructions and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general urban forestry duties such as pulling tree limbs and brush and operating tree removal equipment.
• Assist with tree pruning and removals from city property and right of ways.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Assist with traffic control.
• Perform manual labor in planting, watering, and stump removal.
• Assist with snow removal when necessary.

Skills

Oral instruction comprehension

Written instruction comprehension

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tree removal equipment

Job description

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a Tree Trimmer/ Parks Maintenance helper to perform manual work maintaining trees in parks and city properties, under the close supervision of the Urban Forester and Tree Trimmer.

You will prune and remove trees, plant and water, and assist with traffic control and equipment maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required with minimal arboriculture experience; expect physical work in outdoor conditions and training in chainsaw and safety procedures.