Climber & Pruner Training Program Trainer

Job Description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Parks is looking for experienced forestry staff to supervise and instruct participants in the Climber & Pruner Training Program. Trainers will conduct classroom and hands-on instruction in arboriculture, tree work safety, tree climbing and rigging, vehicles, and equipment, as well as evaluate apprentices, proctor exams, and more.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction of the Climber & Pruner Training Program Manager, develop, coordinate, and organize daily work assignments for trainees on various topics related to Parks forestry operations and the duties of forestry Climber & Pruners.
- Ensure that working conditions at assigned locations are safe and that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform and demonstrate all Climber & Pruner duties, including proper tree climbing, rigging, and operation of all forestry tools, vehicles, and machine...