Top 51 Tree Jobs in Portland Or

Street Tree Maintenance Program Tree Inspector – Multiple Vacancies *Location Updated*
City of Portland, OR —Portland, OR
- $85,092.80 - $108,596.80 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
4d
Climbers
ArborPro Tree Experts —West Linn, OR
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Year round work
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Forester
Portland General Electric —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Groundsman
ArborPro Tree Experts —West Linn, OR
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Year round work
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Tree Climber
Wind Thin INC —Portland, OR
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Gardener Sr (Full time) - Portland OR Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints —Lake Oswego, OR
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
16h
Groundman
Crystal Greens Landscape Inc —Vancouver, WA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Driving
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Commercial Arborist Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts —Clackamas, OR
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Clean MVR report
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Groundsperson/Tree Groundsman (IBEW) - Washougal, WA
Xylem Tree Experts —Washougal, WA
- $28 an hour
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Cemetery Grounds
Foundation Partners Group —Portland, OR
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Groundsman
Cascade Tree Works —Vancouver, WA
- Monday to Friday
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Groundsman
Halstead's Arboriculture Consultants —Tualatin, OR
- $19 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Campbell Global, Forest Biometrics Manager, VP
JPMorganChase —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Maintenance Engineer Supervisor
Sester Farms —Gresham, OR
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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3d
CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to $132,000/Year
C.R. England —Beaverton, OR
- $0.61 - $0.64 per mile
- Urgently hiring
- Dedicated
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
3d
CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn Up to $132,000/Year
C.R. England —Bonny Slope, OR
- $0.61 - $0.64 per mile
- Urgently hiring
- Dedicated
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Maintenance Lead AVIVA
CENTRAL BETHANY DEVELOPMENT CO LP —Portland, OR
- $25.00 - $28.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CDL A Team Up to .88 CPM
Kennesaw Transportation —Oregon
- $0.72 - $0.88 per mile
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Lead Climber, Second Climber, Certified Arborist, Climbing Arborist – Experienced Only
Urban Forest Pro —Portland, OR
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Landscape Maintenance Technician
Cascade Peaks Landscaping —Lake Oswego, OR
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply

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Street Tree Maintenance Program Tree Inspector – Multiple Vacancies Location Updated

City of Portland, OR -
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,092.80 - $108,596.80 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Tree pest and disease management
Database systems
Urban forestry
Driver's License
Data entry
Forest management
Site hazard assessment (tree care)
Risk assessment implementation
Project stakeholder communication
Tree risk assessment

Full Job Description

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Limited Duration

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: This classification is represented by Portland City Laborers 483. To view current labor agreements, please visit here.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

Position Summary:

The City of Portland is seeking skilled and dedicated Tree Inspectors to support a new, citywide effort to care for Portland’s public street trees. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is currently recruiting for two (2) Street Tree Maintenance Program Tree Inspectors, funded by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). This program will inspect and maintain approximately 330,000 public street trees, improving tree health, public safety, and neighborhood livability while reducing the financial burden on adjacent property owners.

These advanced professional roles involve the systematic inspection of public trees to evaluate tree health, structural integrity, and public safety risks. Tree Inspectors may perform on-site tree condition and risk assessments; create work orders for tree pruning, removal, and inoculations; and manage contractors working under City contracts. The role also includes collaboration with inter-agency bureaus, public utilities, government agencies, developers, property owners, contractors, and attorneys on program development and regulatory compliance.

This position requires extensive public communication and interaction, including the ability to understand and respect diverse perspectives, assess varying viewpoints, and exercise diplomacy. While Tree Inspectors often work independently in the field, they are also part of a collaborative team environment. Within PP&R, these positions operate under the guidance of the Tree Maintenance Operations Manager, Street Tree Maintenance Program Supervisor, and City Forester.

These Tree Inspector positions are located within the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau. The eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in Portland Parks & Recreation and Portland Permitting & Development.

As a Tree Inspector, you will:

Perform timely evaluations, field assessments, and inspections for tree preservation, removal, pruning, chemical application, planting, and root pruning.
Provide technical program and arboricultural expertise through clear and detailed written responses to diverse urban forest stakeholders.
Respond to inquiries from residents, property owners, and internal stakeholders to provide education, assistance, and information on tree regulations and Street Tree Maintenance program delivery.
Maintain accurate records of tree conditions, inspections, and actions taken. Learn and utilize the City tree management software to develop work orders and monitor contractor performance.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships with City contractors to conduct arboricultural operations on trees in the public rights-of-way; hold contractors to account for good performance. Respectfully and firmly communicate needed corrections to contractors to achieve program results.
Collaborate with TMO Supervisors, the Street Tree Maintenance Program Supervisor, the City Forester, other City infrastructure bureaus, and public agencies to develop and implement the City’s new Street Tree Maintenance program.
Participate in fostering a positive and equitable work culture that values safety, diversity, inclusion, and productivity.

About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest:

Urban Forestry cares for our vibrant and diverse urban forest—the 1.2 million trees in parks and natural areas, 333,000 street trees, and 2.9 million trees on private property.

Valued at $9.5 billion, Portland's trees are critical city infrastructure. Urban Forestry protects and grows this shared asset through tree planting and care, education, volunteer stewardship, and community partnerships—with research, data, and community feedback guiding our programs and services. Our work is informed by the Portland Urban Forest Plan, which provides a roadmap for protecting, expanding, and caring for Portland's trees.

We are proud of our long history protecting this vital asset, reflected in the City’s nearly 50-year recognition as a Tree City USA, our designation as a Tree City of the World, and our accreditation for urban forestry excellence by the Urban and Community Forestry Society.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugees, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Knowledge and technical expertise in inspecting and evaluating trees in an urban environment, including extensive experience performing whole tree and tree root inspections to detect hazardous conditions related to health, structure, insects, and disease.
Experience applying arboricultural best practices and principles of urban forest management and municipal tree care, including tree risk assessment, to independently evaluate urban trees and execute tree care decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse external and internal audiences, both verbally and in writing; ability to present information and recommendations clearly to non-technical individuals, exercising tact and diplomacy in interactions with colleagues, the public, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Experience interpreting work plans, reviewing professional reports, and utilizing modern database systems to accurately input and analyze data to manage workloads.

Applicant must also possess:

A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
(Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents, if applicable.
If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven’t requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response, and/or cover letter.

What to Expect:

Application Review - (Week of August 31st): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
Notice/Feedback - (Week of September 7th): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01.
Selection Process - (Late September): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
Conditional Job Offer - (October): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

Additional Information

Learn More About:

How to Apply Videos and Workshops
City of Portland Core Values
HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
Veteran Preference Information
Total Compensation and Benefits
Language Pay Differential Eligibility

We’re committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!
If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

[email protected]

Bureau of Human Resources

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