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Climber & Pruner

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,580 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

CDL B
Cutting
Tree cutting
Driver's License
Tree pruning
Tree planting
Commercial driving

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Climber & Pruner

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Posted on

07/31/2026

Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Exam may be required

Department

Forestry & Horticulture

Salary range: $76,580.00 – $76,580.00

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Job Description

NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres, 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, trees, forests, wetlands, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health, dental and vision coverage, competitive vacation/sick days, and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities

Under supervision, perform all types of work required for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and large shrubs.
Climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees and large shrubs.
Operate bucket truck, including aerial lift and cherry picker, as well as chipper and other similar equipment.
Identify hazard defects of trees and ensure public safety.
Perform tree inspections.
Identify trees by species and inspect for the Asian Longhorned Beetle and other pests and diseases.
Prepare and use composting sites.

Work Location: TBD

Special Working Conditions: When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and Pruners and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing in and out of an aerial lift device (bucket truck); climbing up in a tree using rope and harness or bucket; operating a chainsaw; operating heavy motorized equipment such as bucket truck, chipper, loader, and stump grinder; lifting and moving heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; and working outdoors in a restricted space in an urban environment in all kinds of weather, including severe weather conditions.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 788951.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Previous applicants to Job ID# 774780 are still being considered and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

CLIMBER & PRUNER - 81303

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of satisfactory, full-time experience as a climber and pruner or arborist performing all types of tree work required for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting and felling trees and large shrubs and operating manual, power driven and motorized equipment required for the performance of these duties.
Experience as a ground person is not acceptable towards meeting this requirement.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, eligibles must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York, and a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York within one year of being appointed to this position. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify you. This Class B Commercial Driver License must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Such license must not include any restrictions which would preclude the performance of Climber and Pruner work.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

788951

Posted until

09/29/2026

Title code

81303

Civil service title

CLIMBER & PRUNER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Climber & Pruner

Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

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Work location

Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr

Category: Green Jobs

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