Urban Tree Climber & Pruner — Bucket Truck Ops

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks is seeking a Climber and Pruner to perform tree work across city parks. You will climb and prune trees, operate bucket trucks and chippers, and help maintain large shrubs with a focus on public safety.

Six months of full-time climbing/arborist experience and a valid NY driver's license are required; shifts may include nights and weekends. This civil service role is with the City of New York and offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Six months of satisfactory, full-time experience as a climber and pruner or arborist performing all types of tree work including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting and felling trees and large shrubs and operating related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planting, maintenance and removal of trees and large shrubs.
• Climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and large shrubs.
• Operate bucket truck, aerial lift, cherry picker, chipper and related equipment.
• Identify hazard defects and ensure public safety.
• Perform tree inspections.
• Identify trees by species and inspect for pests and diseases.
• Prepare and use composting sites.

Skills

Climber & Pruner experience

Tree maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaw

Bucket truck

Chipper

Aerial lift

Job description

NYC Parks is seeking a Climber and Pruner to perform tree work across city parks. You will climb and prune trees, operate bucket trucks and chippers, and help maintain large shrubs with a focus on public safety.

Six months of full-time climbing/arborist experience and a valid NY driver's license are required; shifts may include nights and weekends. This civil service role is with the City of New York and offers equal opportunity employment.