Urban Forestry Specialist for Parks & Streets

Mount Horeb; Mount Horeb (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Local Employer Health Insurance

Paid training

Memberships

Job summary

The Village of Mount Horeb is seeking a Community Forester/Arborist to care for trees and public spaces within our Public Services team. If you enjoy outdoor hands-on work, join us!

You will plant, prune, assess, plan, maintain, and remove trees along Village streets and in parks, operate forestry equipment, and assist with park and facility maintenance, plus snow removal. Some evenings, weekends, and emergencies are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of professional experience in urban forestry or a related field required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in urban forestry, arboriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and the required CDL, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• ISA Arborist Certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant, prune, assess, plan, maintain, and remove trees along Village streets and in parks.
• Operate forestry equipment and assist with park and facility maintenance, and snow removal.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and emergency work is required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Tree care

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in urban forestry/arboriculture

ISA Arborist Certification

Tools

CDL Certification

Wisconsin Driver's License

Job description

The Village of Mount Horeb is seeking a Community Forester/Arborist to care for trees and public spaces within our Public Services team. If you enjoy outdoor hands-on work, join us!

You will plant, prune, assess, plan, maintain, and remove trees along Village streets and in parks, operate forestry equipment, and assist with park and facility maintenance, plus snow removal. Some evenings, weekends, and emergencies are required.