Sr. Arborist
Core
Senior-level arborist responsible for tree care, maintenance, hazard monitoring, and crew supervision within municipal parks and public spaces.
Role type
Senior IC arborist (municipal forestry)
Builds
Safe and compliant tree maintenance operations for over 1,000,000 residents
Domain
Municipal forestry and urban tree management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
tree climbing, tree pruning, tree removal, equipment operation (chainsaws, bucket trucks), hazard identification, crew training and monitoring, landscape plan interpretation, physical labor (lifting, climbing, operating machinery)
Preferred skills
ISA Certified Arborist certification
Technologies
chainsaws, blowers, chippers, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, rope and saddle systems
Responsibilities
Proper pruning and removal of limbs, trees and stumps; operating and troubleshooting forestry-related equipment; training, monitoring and evaluation of subordinate staff; inspecting completed tree work for compliance; interpreting landscape plans and tree surveys; participating in job site cleanup
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with crew leadership support