Arborist

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Start Date: ASAP  Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 per year DOE

Urban Arborists BTH LLC is a knowledge driven, leading private tree-care company based in Red Hook, Brooklyn, serving the five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding tristate area. Urban Arborists is widely known for the accuracy of its recommendations and the quality of its work. You can check out the work we’ve done for some of our major institutional and municipal clients such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Evergreens Cemetery, NYU, and Madison Square Park. We also love to plant new trees. Over the past two decades, we have planted more than 7,000 trees. We also serve hundreds of private clients annually, from those with humble urban backyards or container gardens to luxury condo terraces and historic estates. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Visit clients/job sites and estimate tree work
  • Perform Level 3 Tree Risk Assessments
  • Research, diagnose, and write reports on tree and plant health care issues
  • Work with the crew to help undertake the pruning or removal of trees and shrubs, if necessary
  • Assess tree life cycle management issues and diagnose tree problems
  • Assist with tree management plans
  • Consult as needed for excavation, airspade investigations, work done in CRZ
  • Perform PHC and IPM
  • Manage and perform tree inventories
  • Manage tree planting projects in the spring and fall, including selecting trees in nurseries and working with operations to manage field crews
  • Work closely with operations to run day to day operations of crews

Client interface is a significant portion of the job so good rapport and ability to communicate clearly and effectively are critical. This is a job to grow in. It includes regular education opportunities, including advanced ISA and other qualifications, classes at the New York Botanical Garden, and tree management and IPM course work. UA has an excellent in-house library of books, journals and studies related to arboriculture. Curious minds with positive attitudes are welcome! 

Qualifications/Requirements

We are looking for an experienced arborist to join our dedicated arboricultural team. As a small and in-demand company we all wear many hats and are accommodating to each other’s special skills and needs. We appreciate those who can recognize what needs doing and jump in with confidence. 

  • ISA Certified Arborist certification required, TRAQ highly preferred
  • Climbing experience highly preferred but not necessary
  • Previous tree work experience necessary
  • GIS skills valued
  • 2+ years of arboriculture or related horticultural experience or education required
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Spanish language skills highly preferred
  • Supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and POC

Additional Information

Benefits include 
Health Insurance, Paid Vacation. Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Contact Information

Urban Arborists BTH LLC
Contact Name: Diana
Email: diana@urbanarb.com