Tree Warden
Department of Public Works
15-20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $50.00
- The Tree Warden is responsible for oversight of the care, maintenance and removal of all public shade trees in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws c.87.
- This includes a variety of tasks such as recommending the pruning and removal of public trees, assessing trees for hazards and possible removal, or the planting of new trees,
- Understanding of tree care and removal.
- Two to three years of municipal tree care (pruning, trimming, removal, stump grinding, plantings) conducting tree hearings as needed.
- Knowledge of horticulture methods, tree and woody plant care, disease/insect control
- Education: associate of science degree in arboriculture/urban forestry or a related field is a plus.
- Experience: two to three years of hands-on experience in arboriculture or tree care.
- Attend Massachusetts Tree Warden Association Training courses to obtain certification.
Days and hours to be worked by this position will be discussed as part of the hiring process, and can be flexible. Additional hours may be available during peak periods throughout the year.
Applications accepted: Human Resources@belmont-ma.gov or HR Office 455 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478