Climber & Pruner
Core
Perform planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs, including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting, and felling.
Role type
Senior IC arborist/climber & pruner
Builds
Maintains urban tree canopy and public safety for NYC Parks
Domain
Municipal public works / Urban forestry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
tree climbing, tree pruning, tree felling, hazard identification, pest/disease identification, equipment operation, heavy lifting
Preferred skills
arborist certification, Class B CDL
Technologies
bucket truck, aerial lift, cherry picker, chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder, loader
Responsibilities
Operate bucket truck and aerial lift equipment; identify hazard defects and inspect for pests like Asian Longhorned Beetle; prepare and use composting sites; perform tree inspections; climb trees using rope and harness or bucket.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC