City of Somerville is searching for a new Working Foreman for the Tree Crew in the Department of Public Works Grounds Division

Hours: Full-Time 
Salary: $1,595.23 weekly plus benefits
Union: SMEU B

Duties:

Supervises and works with a small group of journeymen, craftsmen, and/or workers at a lower skill level and/or laborers. Makes work assignments, enforces safety regulations, maintains discipline, orders supplies and equipment and reviews work of the crew assigned to them, during progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and conformance to accepted trade practices. Ensures crew equipment is maintained and in safe, working order. Gives clear and concise instruction to staff. Instructs staff on proper tree maintenance and care as necessary. Completes any necessary work-related reports, including electronic reports. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and care of trees and shrubbery. Climbs trees and performs maintenance work such as preventing or repairing limb or trunk fractures by cabling or placing tree rods as needed. Performs trimming, shaping and cutting of trees and shrubbery. Removes dead, dying, or hazardous trees and removes or grinds stumps. Operates power saws and other miscellaneous tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner. Uses a variety of tools necessary to perform tree care and maintenance, including bucket trucks and similar tree service aerial devices. Cleans up debris after tree work completed. Operates any piece of motor driven equipment including sweepers, trucks, snow fighters, front end loaders, and backhoes, and other heavy motor equipment in a proper and safe manner in order to perform all assigned work. Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls material, plows and sands highways; greases, oils and cleans equipment and performs minor maintenance; performs unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: digging holes, trenches, and other excavations; shoveling materials and leveling areas; loading and unloading materials; emptying barrels and cleaning litter and debris from streets, runways, parking lots; mowing grass, trimming shrubs/small trees using hand or powered equipment; removing snow/ice using manual or small powered equipment; spreading sand on icy areas; using small hand tools, i.e. shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools. Performs all other duties that may be assigned. 

Qualifications:

• An Associate degree in arboriculture or related field and at least two years’ experience climbing trees. (Applicants with a high school diploma/GED and minimum of four years’ experience working in the tree care industry will be considered.)  Experience as a ground person does not count toward the required years of experience in the tree care industry.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist preferred.  Required within one year of employment. 
• Current training in aerial rescue, CPR, and first aid preferred.  
• Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors. 
• Ability to prune, brace, cut and fell trees consistent with ANSI Z133 standards.  
• Ability to identify trees by species, identify hazard defects of trees, and ensure public safety.  
• Ability to inspect for pests and diseases such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-Horned Beetle. 
• Must have ability to use tools of trade in workmanlike manner. 
• Must be in good health, dependable, and able to do hard physical work. Position requires ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations. 
• Must possess current valid Massachusetts Class B CDL; Hoisting 2B license required within 120 days. 
• Must have safe driving record. 

Overview of Total Rewards:

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union.
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For more information and to apply, visit: https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/qyuRdA6N5E/Working-Foreman-Tree-SurgeonSHMEOPWL

Forestry Crew Lead
DPW – Parks and Open Space Division
Hourly Rate: $32.77 | 40 hours weekly

Are you passionate about trees and open spaces? Do you have expertise in arboriculture and leadership skills to guide a dedicated team of forestry professionals? Join the Brookline Parks and Open Space Division as a Forestry Crew Lead and make an impact on the beautiful parks and streets of Brookline!

About Us:

The Brookline Parks and Open Space Division is responsible for maintaining the vibrant parks, streetscapes, and green spaces throughout our community. We are committed to preserving and enhancing the urban forest and ensuring safe, healthy, and beautiful open spaces for all Brookline residents. We are looking for a skilled Forestry Zone Manager to supervise, plan, and implement tree care projects, ensuring the safety, health, and beauty of Brookline's trees.

What You’ll Do:

As the Forestry Crew Lead, you will help lead and oversee forestry operations, manage work crews, and ensure the proper care and maintenance of trees in Brookline. You will:

• Supervise and Manage Crews: Lead, assign, and oversee work crews performing tree maintenance tasks, including pruning, removal, and hazard mitigation for street and park trees.
• Perform Arboriculture Work: Climb trees, operate bucket trucks, and use specialized tools to maintain trees, including pruning, fertilizing, and treating for pests and diseases.
• Plan and Coordinate: Collaborate with other town departments to ensure that work assignments are aligned with overall maintenance and safety goals. Inspect and monitor contractor work for quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including the safe use of equipment, tools, and protective gear. Respond to emergencies and resolve public inquiries about tree-related issues.
• Maintain Equipment: Oversee the care and upkeep of forestry tools and machinery, including power saws, chainsaws, and other specialized tools.
• Emergency Response: Be part of the team that responds to emergency tree removal and storm damage situations.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek a motivated and knowledgeable Crew Lead with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in tree care and crew supervision. A strong background in arboriculture, tree climbing, and safety is essential. The ideal candidate will also have the following qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• • High school diploma; Associate’s degree or equivalent technical forestry training is a plus; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 3 years of direct experience in tree climbing and supervising forestry crews.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Certifications & Skills:
• • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B required.
  • Hoisting Engineer's License and First Aid/CPR Training required.
  • MA Pesticide Applicator License desirable.
  • Knowledge of tree care practices, pesticide use, and equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to climb trees, operate heavy equipment, and work safely in hazardous conditions.

Salary is $32.77 hourly, with an excellent benefits package. Please apply today! This position will remain open until filled.

Forestry Crew Lead - Careers At Town of Brookline

Job description:

Barrett Tree Service East offers incredible opportunity and support to advance your career in arboriculture. We are an organization in search for professionals in the tree care industry seeking to advance their careers and ready to achieve the next tier in their professional development. As an organization we welcome inclusivity through partnership in teamwork and peer support. Candidates exploring opportunities to expand their professional and personal aspirations in a supportive work culture of focused and driven professional arborists are invited to consider Barrett Tree Service East.

Barrett Tree Service East is a TCIA Accredited Tree Care Company with locations in Medford and Newton, MA. We are a rapidly growing, employee-owned company providing industry leading arboricultural services in safe and high-quality professional tree care, plant healthcare and turfgrass services throughout Greater Boston. We work in a variety of spaces from urban environments of Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington to the leafy suburbs of Newton, Brookline and Weston to the most recognizable sites in the city like the Emerald Necklace, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston Common and Public Gardens.

Whether an experienced climber, seasoned plant health care technician or looking to establishing your career, Barrett Tree Service East Inc offers opportunities if you desire a team-centered mentality and passion to work with the best. We reward experience and offer extensive training and continuing education for all skill levels.

To realize success as a skillful and experienced member of the Barrett Tree Service East team, you must have a passion for arboriculture, safety, hard work and attention to detail. The successful individual will have a current and valid driver’s license along with one of the following professional licenses: CDL, Hoisting license, or professional certifications like the MAA and ISA. If not current we will work with candidates who are determined to obtain their professional licenses soon after their start with the company. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The position includes the following benefits:

· A career focused industry leading culture and professional workplace
· Continual career advancement opportunities
· Clothing and boot allowance along with company issued equipment and gear
· Paid time off and paid holidays
· Paid professional certification and member dues
· Ongoing company sponsored continuing education and professional development
· Health, vision and dental insurance
· 401(k)
· Enrollment in company ESOP
· Tuition reimbursement

Interested in building and continuing your professional pursuit in arboriculture? Send your resume in PDF or Microsoft Word file format to Carlos Reyes at CReyes@barretttreeeast.com. Please include with your resume a description expressing why you want to work with the industry leading arborists at Barrett Tree Service East.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25-$40/hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Safety equipment provided
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
MCA or ISA certification (Preferred)
MCA and/or ICA certification (Preferred)

Are you looking for a hands-on, rewarding lifestyle and career in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire?

Four Seasons Home Care is a well-established, highly trusted property management company serving second homeowners near a local ski area. We've built long-term relationships—some spanning decades—with loyal clients who rely on us to care for their homes year-round.

What We Do:

• Routine property and landscape maintenance, including:
• • Snow plowing
  • Lawn mowing
  • Spring and fall cleanups
• Additional opportunities (not limited to):
• • Landscape construction
  • Renovation and remodeling projects (as demand grows with new home builds in the area)

Additional Opportunities:

If you have carpentry or construction experience, there is significant potential to grow this side of the business, managing renovations and offering expanded services to our current and future clients.

About the Current Owner:

I'm a former landscape contractor and arborist from the MetroWest area who moved to NH to take over this business in 2001. I'm now looking to pass the torch due to a degenerative neuromuscular diagnosis that's impacting my mobility.

What We're Looking For:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking, reliable, and conscientious individual—or a couple—who values a strong work ethic and a high quality of life. You’ll be stepping into a respected business with a loyal customer base, room for growth, and a lifestyle surrounded by nature and outdoor recreation.

Interested? Let’s Talk.
Call Ken at 603-823-5344 or email fourseasons1@aol.com