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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Worcester, Massachusetts

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TREE CLIMBER
PARKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF WORCESTER

The Parks Department is seeking applicants interested in the full-time position of Tree Climber. Responsibilities consist of performing a variety of manual tasks related to the trimming, pruning, spraying and removal of trees within the city. Typical hours consist of Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, but may be required to work any 8 hours in a 24 hour period, and work any 5 days of the week. Employees in this classification are eligible for overtime.

Key features for all Tree Climbers include:

  • Considerable knowledge of tree climbing, trimming, treatment and removal methods.
  • Extensive knowledge and ability to tie knots used in Forestry operations.
  • Ability to acquire skill in the use and care of ropes, knots, climber hooks, riggings and tools commonly used in tree trimming and felling operations.
  • Ability to perform manual work requiring considerable strength and endurance on a daily basis.
  • Ability to climb and visually identify trees, and work at heights sometimes in precarious positions.
  • Knowledge of the operation of a bucket truck, and the ability to work in truck at great heights
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
  • Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, reference check and CORI check.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
  • Must be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 18 months of employment.

The starting hourly rate of pay is:

  • $22.89 per hour

IMPORTANT: Interested candidates MUST register on the Civil Service list for TREE CLIMBER as soon as possible. To register, complete a Labor Service Application and submit to the City of Worcester's Human Resources Department. Applications are available in-person at City Hall & online at www.worcesterma.gov/employment. Completed Labor Service Applications can be submitted in-person to Human Resources; mailed to: City of Worcester, Human Resources Department, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; emailed: HR@worcesterma.gov; OR, faxed: (508) 799-1040.

Veterans will be given preference when applying for these positions. For more information, contact the City's Department of Human Resources at (508) 799-1030.


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Posting ID: 1101832094 Posted: 2025-09-22 Job Title: Tree