Climber & Pruner

Under supervision, some of the physical activities performed by Climber and Pruner 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 chain saw, operating heavy motorized equipment such as bucket truck, chipper, loader and stump grinder; lifting and moving heavy objects;

standing for extended periods of time; working outdoors in all kinds of weather, including severe weather conditions. When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work all hours of the day or night and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Selected candidate will also perform all types of work required for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs;

climb, prune, brace, cut and fell trees adjoining the City’s arterial highways, spray trees and large shrubs to protect them against insects, fungi, or other parasites, etc.; may perform tree inspection work and required, operate vehicles and hand power tools; perform related duties. CLIMBER & PRUNER - 81303

Work Location:

78-88 Park Dr.

E. Queens, NY 11367.

Hours/Shift: 40 Hours per week.

To Apply:

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Preference will be given to candidate who possesses a Class A Commercial Driver's License or Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the State of New York at time of appointment.

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's 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's 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.

• 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

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 /

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.