City of Portland - Arborist

Start Date: December 16, 2024 | End Date: June 14, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other, Parks & Recreation
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City of Portland - Arborist

ARBORIST II – Forestry

Full-time Position – 40 hours/week (days 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).

The Forestry Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one Arborist vacancy. This position performs skilled arboricultural work maintaining Portland’s community forest including: tree pruning, tree & stump removal, along with related care and maintenance of trees including experience in controlling invasive tree pests; tree planting, works aerially in trees by climbing with various tree climbing systems and aerial lift, may supervise the work of crews engaged in various types of tree work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to care for Portland’s trees in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Proficient use/experience in the maintenance of the various types of Forestry equipment, ranging from chainsaws, brush chipper, aerial lift, log truck, stump grinder, tractors, loaders and chip trucks.
• Possess the skill and ability to climb trees using updated climbing systems.
• Knowledge of safety requirements including pre-work tree assessment and job briefing, PPE requirements, ANSI Z133 and A300 procedures, plants, waters and fertilizes trees and cares for public landscapes.
• May supervise a small crew of workers assisting in caring for trees.
• Participates in Winter ops - snow plowing & snow removal.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements of Work:

• Previous work experience, education & training in arboriculture.
• The ability to climb trees.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, officials, co-workers and the general public.
• Skilled in the proper use of tree climbing systems, PPE, lowering devices, use of ropes, lowering lines and related arboricultural tools (including hand saws, pole pruners, chain saws).
• Thorough knowledge of various knots used in climbing and lowering, the sharpening and care of power saws and related safety equipment.
• Possess the physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the work under exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Knowledge of tree identification, growth habits along with ANSI A300 and Z133 OSHA requirements for Arboriculture and electrical safety.
• Thorough knowledge of tree and shrub identification, tree physiology, tree disease and insect identification.

Necessary Requirements:

• Must possess Maine Arborist License or ISA Certification.
• Possess a Maine Pesticide Applicator license (Ornamental category).
• Successful completion of departmental certifications in the safe operation of forestry equipment and demonstration of arboricultural skills required of an Arborist II.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a Class B Driver's License in good standing or obtain during first 6 months of employment.
• CPR / First Aid training and have a good driving record; must undergo pre-employment fitness assessment and federally mandated drug and alcohol test.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 56) - Starting at $1,108 - $1,200/week

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected] or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

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