Urban Tree Climber & Pruner — Public Parks

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's NYC Parks seeks a Climber & Pruner (81303) to perform tree work, climb and prune, brace, cut and fell trees, and operate bucket trucks and related equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include identifying hazards, performing inspections, and maintaining safety for the public. A NY driver license and a Class B CDL within one year are required; residency is not required, and the position opens through the 55-a Program for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Six months of satisfactory, full-time experience as a climber and pruner or arborist performing all types of tree work required for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting and felling trees and large shrubs and operating manual, power driven and motorized equipment required for the performance of these duties.
• Experience as a ground person is not acceptable towards meeting this requirement.
• Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, eligibles must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York, and a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York within one year of being appointed to this position. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify you. This Class B Commercial Driver License must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Such license must not include any restrictions which would preclude the performance of Climber and Pruner work.
• This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• Residency Requirement: This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform all types of work required for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and large shrubs.
• Climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and large shrubs.
• Operate bucket truck, including aerial lift and cherry picker, as well as chipper and other similar equipment.
• Identify hazard defects of trees and ensure public safety.
• Perform tree inspections.
• Identify trees by species and inspect for the Asian Longhorned Beetle and other pests and diseases.
• Prepare and use composting sites.

Job description

City of New York's NYC Parks seeks a Climber & Pruner (81303) to perform tree work, climb and prune, brace, cut and fell trees, and operate bucket trucks and related equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include identifying hazards, performing inspections, and maintaining safety for the public. A NY driver license and a Class B CDL within one year are required; residency is not required, and the position opens through the 55-a Program for eligible applicants.