City of San Jose
Arborist Technician
$67,158 to $81,550
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Arborist Technicians ensure a healthy and thriving community forest. They perform field work of considerable complexity in urban forestry management, as well as various administrative tasks. Employees in this classification learn to apply general principles of professional tree management in performing assignments in the areas of tree inspection, data collection, communication with residents and service delivery partners, and related tasks. Arborist Technicians also work closely with other maintenance and inspection teams in DOT to address residents’ needs and contribute to the livability of our neighborhoods. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as enthusiasm for trees, are critical for success in these positions.
More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Arborist Technician.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of hands-on experience in a planting and maintenance activity related to municipal street tree and landscape maintenance programs.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Up to two (2) years (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of undergraduate course work in arboriculture, urban forestry, landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry, or related fields, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
Arborist Technician
$67,158 to $81,550
Read the entire posting HERE
Arborist Technicians ensure a healthy and thriving community forest. They perform field work of considerable complexity in urban forestry management, as well as various administrative tasks. Employees in this classification learn to apply general principles of professional tree management in performing assignments in the areas of tree inspection, data collection, communication with residents and service delivery partners, and related tasks. Arborist Technicians also work closely with other maintenance and inspection teams in DOT to address residents’ needs and contribute to the livability of our neighborhoods. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as enthusiasm for trees, are critical for success in these positions.
More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Arborist Technician.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of hands-on experience in a planting and maintenance activity related to municipal street tree and landscape maintenance programs.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Up to two (2) years (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of undergraduate course work in arboriculture, urban forestry, landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry, or related fields, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
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