Arborist

Job overview

The Arborist role is onsite in State College, PA, with pay of $25.43 per hour. Ferguson Township describes its work as supporting the long-term health, diversity, and sustainability of its urban forest and public green spaces. The arborist performs skilled tree planting, maintenance, preservation, and safe removal on public rights-of-way, in parks, and on Township-owned land. The work helps maintain healthy, attractive, and safe public spaces through tree assessments, arboricultural tasks, equipment operation, recordkeeping, and safety practices.

What you'll do

• Assess tree health and identify treatment or removal needs
• prune, remove, cable, plant, and preserve trees
• operate aerial lifts, chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• support community forestry initiatives and storm response
• maintain records and follow safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

arborist

tree care

urban forestry

tree planting

tree pruning

storm response

outdoor work

state college pa

ferguson township

$25.43/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training in industry safety standards and arboricultural techniques.

Why this role

Training in current industry safety standards and arboricultural techniques is offered. Two years of arboriculture or related field experience is required; specified credentials are preferred or may be obtained within 12 months of hire.

About the employer

Ferguson Township is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.