Arborist I/Tree Trimmer

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

08/2/2025

Salary:

$18.31 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Join Our Team as an Arborist / Tree Trimmer
Help Shape the Future of Largo’s Urban Forest

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing green spaces? The City of Largo is seeking a dedicated Arborist / Tree Trimmer to join our Urban Forestry operations team. In this key role, you’ll use your advanced arboriculture knowledge to care for our growing urban forest while mentoring Tree Trimmers and supporting complex projects in collaboration with our Arborist II.

What You’ll Do:

Perform expert-level tree care, pruning, removal, and planting

Diagnose and address tree-related issues impacting public safety and aesthetics

Ensure all work complies with local codes, safety standards, and best arboricultural practices

Assist with training and guiding team members on techniques and safety procedures

Support project planning and execution across the city’s parks, streetscapes, and public areas.

Starting Salaries:
Tree Trimmer - $17.44/hr
Arborist - $18.31/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

 

Leadership

•      Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

•      Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

•      Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

•      Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

•      Assists Arborist II in leading work and training Tree Trimmers

•      Acts in a lead role in the absence of the Arborist II, overseeing the team’s work and ensuring safety standards are met

Management

•      Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

•      Adheres to ANSI A300 and Z133 industry standards to ensure proper tree care and safety practices

Technical

•      Operates aerial lifts, bucket trucks, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, brush chippers, chainsaws, and hand tools

•      Performs Temporary Traffic Control when necessary

•      Maintains trees in all City rights-of-way, parks, and other City properties to ensure safety, proper clearance, and visibility of roadways, sidewalks, streetlights, street signs, etc.

•      Ensures trees are properly pruned for good health and structure, identifies and mitigates tree hazards, trims, deadwood, and removes trees as necessary

•      Utilizes email and work order software

•      Trains new team members in proper tree care and maintenance

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