Tree Maintenance Worker

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The Village of Ridgewood is posting the full-time position of Tree Maintenance Worker1, with a salary starting at $57,297.00
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Job responsibilities are similar to those specified for Civil Service Title #04220 Tree Maintenance Worker 1 , per the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Under direction, applicant will assist in the planting, transplanting , pruning, cutting of trees and assist in the treatment of diseased trees. Applicant must have the ability to, under supervision: perform basic ground crew tasks, have basic knowledge of tree pruning/removal, stump/root grinding.

Applicants must have experience with wood chippers, chainsaws, ropes and knots. Backhoe and bucket truck experience a plus. Candidates, must possess a valid New Jersey Class B commercial driver's license or be able to obtain within one year of employment.
Working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Resumes will be accepted through December 3, 2026
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Select applicants will be notified for an interview during the following two weeks with a successful candidate to begin in early January.