Climber & Pruner
Core
Perform planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs, including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting, and felling.
Role type
Climber & Pruner (Arborist)
Builds
Maintains urban tree canopy and public safety in NYC parks
Domain
Municipal Parks & Urban Forestry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
tree climbing, pruning, tree felling, hazard identification, pest/disease inspection, heavy equipment operation, chainsaw operation, physical labor
Preferred skills
arborist experience, ground crew experience
Technologies
bucket truck, aerial lift, cherry picker, chipper, chainsaw, 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