Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position reports to the DPW City Arborist and works closely with the Landscape Administrator for the DPW.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the City.
• Ride a bike with trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants in order to water trees and fill ‘Gator Bags’ with water. Weed existing tree wells.
• Record watering progress with mapping program on tablet.
• Interact with residents and businesses and promote urban tree care and benefits.
• Responsibly represent the Cambridge Department of Public Works – Parks and Forestry Division.
• Perform related tasks as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and appreciation for trees in urban settings.
• Background or interest in urban forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or urban planning.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
• Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry or Environmental Studies or related field is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling. Exposure to all weather conditions. Work outside for extended periods of time. Ride a bike for several miles a day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter