Tree Climber - Urban Forestry

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Apply On Or Before

Apply on or before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Department Name

Community Beautification & Waste Management

Job Specifications

This position requires highly skilled work as part of a crew, performing a variety of tasks directly and indirectly the preventative care, pruning, and removal of trees.

Duties include:

• Perform this work along public rights-of-way, in cemeteries, and on City-owned lots.
• Work independently under general supervisor.
• Receive feedback on performance through inspection.

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and three years of arboricultural experience that includes climbing trees with a rope and saddle.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess the appropriate State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsement(s) at the time of appointment; or must have passed the appropriate written CDL test/endorsement(s) and obtained a CDL permit at the time of appointment and obtain the appropriate CDL licensure within 60 calendar days from date of employment as a condition for continued employment in the position.

For designated positions allocated to this job class, applicants must obtain the Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certification within six months of initial employment and maintain this certification as a condition of continued employment in the position.

Applicants must obtain ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification or ISA Arborist Certification within twelve months of initial employment and maintain this certification as a condition of continued employment in the position.

Salary Range

$17.9790 to $48.7873/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $26.3009/hour.

Driver's License Requirements

Must possess a Class-A State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for vehicle(s) to be operated, or must have passed the appropriate written Class-A CDL test and obtained a CDL permit at the time of appointment and obtain the appropriate Class-A CDL licensure within 60 calendar days from date of employment as a condition for continued employment.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit or.

Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs