Central Park NYC

[arborpatrol]

The Central Park Conservancy is seeking a climber to join the in-house tree crew. We enjoy a safety driven and arboriculture based environment without the pressure of production and profit. Check out our website to learn more www.centralparknyc.org.
Feel free to contact me.

Josh


Direct link to job description and application:
http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/job-opportunities/jobs/climberpruner.html


Climber/Pruner


Job Summary:
The Tree Climber/Pruner works with the Central Park Tree Crew to maintain the Park’s trees. The job of a Tree Climber/Pruner is to prune and remove trees as directed.

Job Description:

Reports to: Tree Care Supervisor

Department: Horticulture

Position Number: 3496

Status: Full-time/Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm


Summary of Essential Job Functions

·Maintaining a safe and controlled work zone

·Reports to the Tree Care Supervisor

·Perform all required ground, climbing and aerial lift duties as directed

·Operating an aerial lift truck

·Demonstrates proper application of approved knots

·Pruning trees in accordance with the latest revision of the ANSI A300 (part 1) pruning standards

·Arboricultural operations in accordance with the latest revision of the ANSI Z133 safety requirements.

·Tree removal with proper rigging techniques

·Brush chipping and operating of a chipper

·Operating a stump grinder

·Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

·Equipment maintenance

·Emergency storm response

·Snow removal

·Participation in Special events in The Park

·Operation of manual, power driven and motorized equipment

·Learns and understands the use of a tablet computer for recordkeeping

·Ability to identify/ learn to identify the trees and shrubs common to The Park



Minimum Requirements

·Minimum of two years of related experience operating an aerial lift truck

·Minimum of 2 years of experience climbing with a rope and saddle

·A valid Driver’s License

·Must possess a class B Commercial Driver License which must be maintained for the duration of employment

·ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist / Aerial Lift Specialist Certification. Certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.



Abilities Required

·Ability to work effectively with others

·Ability to solve problems and achieve common goals

·Takes the Initiative

·Desire to achieve individual, team, and organization goals

·Spirit of teamwork and cooperation

·Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

·Willing and able to work outdoors all year round

·Ability to stand, crouch, and climb to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor

·Sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment

·Sufficient reading ability to understand simple instructions and schedules

·Ability to perform simple tasks independently after being given assignments



For more information, or to apply for this job, click here.





Safety Requirements

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways). If an employee discovers a potential dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.



Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed

Central Park Conservancy provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax Voluntary Commuter/Parking Benefits

We update this list as positions become available. Check back often.

Central Park Conservancy
Human Resources Department
14 E. 60th Street, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Fax: 212.310.6633

 

[Merle Nelson]

I would think this would be viewed as such a "Plumb Job" and would attract the best of the best in NYC.

 

[arborpatrol]

Thank you for the back-handed compliment. We have had some outstanding candidates in the past. However, this city can both attract and repel, so we never know what we will find.

 

[Jeff]

I don't think Merle intended anything backhanded with his comment - this would seem to truly be a sought after job!
If I weren't quite so far from the city, I'd be applying myself.

 

[arborpatrol]

Thanks Jeff. I took Merle's comment as positive and with the best of intentions. Perhaps when I said "backhanded compliment" it came across wrong.

Indeed we do work in a special place. Some days it is just a job, but we don't have to look far for the extraordinary. Our crew member who just left us (and will be going out Merle's way in San Fran) said this was the best job in NY and the best crew he had ever worked with.

 

[arborpatrol]

We just filled the open climber position when my other climber took off for a life Down Under. So we still have one open Climber/Pruner position in Central Park. Here is the job posting and application link:

http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/job-opportunities/jobs/climberpruner.html

We also have a Tree Inspector position open:

http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/job-opportunities/jobs/tree-care-coordinator-1.html

Josh