Arborist x 2
Core
Perform tree maintenance, planting, rigging, and removals to ensure the health, safety, and appearance of public parks and streets.
Role type
Climbing arborist (hands-on IC)
Builds
Healthy tree canopies and safe public spaces
Domain
Municipal services / Urban forestry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tree climbing, pruning, rigging, tree inspection, defect reporting, operation of chippers and stump grinders, use of elevated work platforms, aerial tree work with ropes and harnesses
Preferred skills
Mentoring apprentices, equipment maintenance
Technologies
Elevated work platforms, chippers, stump grinders, ropes, harnesses
Responsibilities
Climb and prune trees, carry out rigging and removals, operate chippers and stump grinders, undertake aerial tree work, inspect trees and report defects, maintain equipment, assist with tree planting
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC