Deadline to apply: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4825129/arborist-assistant-vhe
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) to two (2) variable hour positions, which are limited to 1040 hours of work in a 12-month period.
Anticipated work dates: 4/1/2025 – 6/30/2025
Schedule: The individual(s) selected for this role will work 40 hours per week.
Work week: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Blue Lake Regional Park, but you will be performing work across the region at our various parks and cemeteries
Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
The Parks and Nature department is looking for an Arborist Assistant to work closely with our Metro certified Arborist to execute tree care plans and maintenance tasks, primarily focusing on pruning and trimming to enhance tree health, appearance, and safety. Additionally, the Arborist Assistant will help with hazard tree removals, plantings, and ensuring newly planted trees survive.
Minimum qualifications
- High School or GED, AND
- One year of experience in performing broad building and mechanical maintenance tasks to demonstrate an ability to solve problems, work as part of a team or independently, and read instructions and specifications related to the actual work performed; OR
- Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
Special requirements
Upon hire:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Driving record check
- The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired.
- Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.