Arborist
Menasha Parks & Recreation Department

Job Description

In this full-time position, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the City of Menasha's urban forest through tree inspections, hazard assessments, pruning, removals, planting, and inventory management. You'll help plan and implement best forestry practices, oversee new tree plantings and pruning schedules, and contribute to the maintenance and beautification of our parks and public spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled arborist who is passionate about preserving and growing a healthy urban canopy while making a lasting impact on the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of tree maintenance, including planting, pruning, inspecting, treating, fertilizing, caring for and removal as necessary for best forestry practices.
• Diagnose tree issues (disease, infestation, environmental) and assist in identifying trees in need of treatment, removal and/or replacement.
• Coordinate the selection of trees for planting and the layout of new tree plantings including the coordination of the annual Arbor Day event.
• Data and inventory entry into our community tree map software.
• Communicate with vendors in ordering products related to forestry.
• Communicate with citizens about tree-related issues.
• Respond to emergency tree hazards, which may include coordinating and participating in cleanup and hazard removal.
• Train full-time and seasonal employees including a seasonal arborist intern in tree-related procedures and use of equipment.
• Complete tree surveys, inventories and tree conditions assessments as directed.
• Assist with grant applications and grant reporting.
• Assist in park maintenance operations including maintaining grounds and facilities.
• Assist with snow removal activities, including operation of equipment used in plowing and salting activities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on tools, equipment and machinery.
• Assist with special events set up and clean up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related field and at least two (2) year Arborist work experience; OR high school graduate/equivalent and at least five (5) years work experience in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, horticulture, or related comparable landscape/grounds keeping.
• Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles of Arboriculture/Forestry including but not limited to tree identification, tree biology and types of insects and diseases that affect tree health, pruning, and removal procedures. Use of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers to prevent and treat trees.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry.
• Ability to use applicable climbing apparatus and to tolerate considerable heights.
• Ability to use and care for ropes, knots, climber hooks, riggings, and tools commonly used in tree trimming and felling operations.
• Ability to operate effectively forestry equipment, including aerial lifts, chippers, stump grinders, tractors/loaders, dump trucks, and chain saws.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for tree work and working in traffic.
• Ability to provide direction to full-time/seasonal staff as needed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and able to communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Knowledge and compliance with safety policies and procedures

• Possess a Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicators certification in Wisconsin within one year of employment.
• Possession of or obtain within one year of the date of hire, a valid Wisconsin Class B, C, and D Commercial Driver’s License with air brake restriction lifted and “N” (tanker) endorsement and good driving record which meets the legal and medical requirements of the CDL.

Salary/Salary Range
$64, 500 - $82,430

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Closing Date
08/02/2026