Baltimore Tree Trust is HIRING a Neighborhood Forestry Technician 1!





𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻

Neighborhood Forestry Technician I
Type: Seasonal
 
The Baltimore Tree Trust is currently looking to identify motivated, hard-working individuals to join its tree installation and tree care crews. Successful candidates will have a strong willingness to learn new professional skills while working outdoors, as well as an interest in creating positive environmental change in Baltimore City neighborhoods. Forestry Technicians can expect to receive on-the-job training and industry-recognized certifications, in addition to a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼:
- Install container-grown, balled-and-burlapped, and bare root tree specimens
- Water, mulch, and prune young and mature trees alike
- Load, unload, and transport trees of various condition and size
- Safely operate power hand tools, saws, pruning loppers, etc.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory database and tracking system for all tree plantings
- Participate in workplace training events and occasionally oversee volunteers
- Assess trees for signs of common tree pests and health conditions
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 Baltimore Tree Trust is 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿:
- At least 18 years of age
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Physically able to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, or an ability to obtain one within 6 months, is preferred

 
𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲:
$14.50-15.00/hour
Employees are eligible to receive performance bonuses, wage increases, and other benefits after a 240-hour probationary period.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Hours subject to change seasonally. Occasional weekend and evening availability may be requested but is not mandatory.

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗼:
Director of Neighborhood Forestry

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲:
Seasonal; Full-time, Non-Exempt

𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝘆:
Direct any questions about this position to Dave Coyle, Workforce Development Manager, at dave@baltimoretreetrust.org.

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