Urban Tree Maintenance Specialist — Benefits & 401(k)

Volunteer Centre County; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,800 - 49,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401 Employer Match Pension Plan

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

A municipal volunteer organization is seeking a Dendrician Maintenance Specialist in State College, PA. The role requires an Associate Degree in Forestry or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include the planting and maintenance of public trees, with a strong public interface expected. The position also mandates a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and comes with competitive benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include an Associate Degree in a relevant field and at least one year of related work experience.
• Combination of certifications or five years of experience may substitute educational requirements.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plant, maintain, care for, and remove public trees and other plant materials.
• Work under the direction of the Tree Foreman.
• Engage with the public regularly.

Skills

Forestry

Arboriculture

Urban Forestry

Pesticide application

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Education

Associate Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, or Natural Resource Management

Job description

A municipal volunteer organization is seeking a Dendrician Maintenance Specialist in State College, PA. The role requires an Associate Degree in Forestry or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include the planting and maintenance of public trees, with a strong public interface expected. The position also mandates a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and comes with competitive benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.