Arborist

The City of Webster Groves is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Arborist to join our Parks and Recreation team! This hands-on leadership position helps preserve and maintain the City's urban forest, ensuring our parks, streets, and public spaces remain beautiful, healthy, and safe for our community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in tree trimming, pruning, planting, maintenance, and removal operations.
• Inspect trees for disease, damage, and safety concerns.
• Safely operate bucket trucks, spider lifts, and specialized tree care equipment.
• Perform tree climbing, rigging, and elevated work using MRS or SRT techniques.
• Coordinate tree maintenance with residents and grounds crews.
• Follow ANSI A300 tree care standards and lead safety and training meetings.
• Respond to storm damage and tree-related emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in forestry, tree care, or tree maintenance.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification.
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Pesticide Applicator License (ability to obtain within 6 months if determined necessary).
• Knowledge of tree care, climbing, rigging, and safe equipment operation.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Additional ISA certifications.
• TRAQ credentials.
• Tree Keeper software experience.
• Snowplow operation experience.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• City-paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Retirement & Financial Security

• LAGERS defined-benefit pension
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Work-Life Balance & Perks

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Webster Groves Recreation Complex employee pass