Apprentice Tree Climber – Department OF Parks, Recreation and Open Space Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title:Apprentice Tree Climber

Company:City Of Aurora

Location:Aurora, CO

Job Description:

Selected applicants will receive the training and education necessary to pass the ISA Certified Tree Climber Specialist certification after 18 months of documented climbing experience. Classroom training will be completed through Front Range Community College.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains equipment for daily use
• Educates and explains forestry standards of street tree maintenance to citizens
• Operates machinery needed in ground operations for tree maintenance
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Prunes, grind stumps, plants, and waters trees under supervision
• Performs 24-hour emergency storm response and snow removal duties in coordination with other departments
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Follows directives of technicians and lead workers on daily assignments
• Serves as a crew leader on volunteer work projects

Requirements:

• Team player. Can coordinate activities with other crew members.
• Ability to work in unpleasant and sometimes hazardous weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Able to learn technical material quickly and apply lessons consistently
• Ability to learn skills and do tasks that require physical endurance