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City of Medford

Tree Warden

Medford, MA

$1.53K - $1.71K/wk

HOURS OF WORK : 40 hours per week, 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday; nights and weekends may be required. SALARY: Non-Union NPW- 19 ($1,528.84 - $1,710.05). Basic Function: The Tree Warden is responsible ...

City of Medford

Tree Warden

Medford, MA · On-site

$1.53K - $1.71K/wk

HOURS OF WORK : 40 hours per week, 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday; nights and weekends may be required. SALARY: Non-Union NPW- 19 ($1,528.84 - $1,710.05). Basic Function: The Tree Warden is responsible ...

Peak Landscape, Inc

Tree Climber

Milton, WA

$27 - $36/hr

Maintaining a safe work environment and high level of professionalism is always an expectation for ... Perform tree pruning according to industry best practices and without the use of climbing spurs

Grays Tree Service

Tree Climber

Adamsville, AL

$25 - $35/hr

This is not just another tree job -- this is an opportunity to work at height, operate powerful equipment, and be part of a high-performing crew that takes pride in precision, safety, and ...

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

Tree Climber

Eliot, ME · On-site

$22 - $30.25/hr

As a Tree Climber, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our tree ... Candidates should be able to work with a variety of crew members, in all weather conditions.

Grays Tree Service

Tree Climber

Bessemer, AL

$25 - $35/hr

This is not just another tree job -- this is an opportunity to work at height, operate powerful equipment, and be part of a high-performing crew that takes pride in precision, safety, and ...

ArborScape

Arborist Climber

Taftsville, VT

$24 - $29/hr

The Arborist Climber plays a key role on the Tree Work Crew, leading daily operations, ensuring safe and efficient completion of tree care projects, and mentoring team members. This position is ideal ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly tree work in the United States is $29.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What is the difference between Hourly Tree Work vs Tree Trimming?

AspectHourly Tree WorkTree Trimming
CertificationsArborist certification often preferredArborist certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on-site at various locationsOutdoor, on-site at various locations
Job FocusGeneral tree care, removal, and maintenancePruning and shaping trees and shrubs
UsageCommonly used for hourly labor jobs in tree servicesSpecific task within tree care services

Hourly Tree Work refers to the payment method for general tree care tasks performed on an hourly basis, including removal and maintenance. Tree Trimming is a specific service focused on pruning and shaping trees. While both roles often require similar certifications and work environments, Hourly Tree Work emphasizes the payment structure, whereas Tree Trimming specifies the task performed.

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Tree Warden

City of Medford

Medford, MA

$1.53K - $1.71K/wk

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

POSITION: Tree Warden
Posted: 5/12/26.
POSTING ID: 2026-0020.
Open Until: 5/26/26.
DEPARTMENT: Forestry.
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday; nights and weekends may be required.
SALARY: Non-Union NPW- 19 ($1,528.84 - $1,710.05).

Basic Function:

The Tree Warden is responsible for carrying out the tasks and projects required for the care, preservation, maintenance, inventory, control, planting, and assessments of public shade trees as well as other City of Medford trees per the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. The Tree Warden is the head of the Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct the Forestry Division and oversee projects and tasks to provide care and control of public shade trees, and trees located on municipal property.
  • Direct and oversee pruning of trees for public safety and tree health.
  • Direct and oversee the removal of trees that are dead or dying.
  • Issue permits for the removal of public shade trees, including coordinating and holding tree removal hearings pursuant to M.G.L. Ch 87.
  • Identify appropriate planting locations for new tree plantings
  • Direct and oversee the planting of new trees.
  • Perform and submit regular updates and revisions to the GIS based tree Inventory in coordination with the Engineering Division using electronic field equipment such as smart phones, tablets, or other device to capture GPS location and field data.
  • Perform inspections and assessments of trees to determine potential hazards
  • Oversee arboricultural operations of utility companies working on municipal trees.
  • Supervision of Forestry Division staff.
  • Prepare bid packages for contract tree work including new plantings.
  • Manage projects and contracts relating to tree work and associated grants including accepting tree work by contractors and authorizing payments.
  • Prepare grant proposals to obtain additional funding for improving or providing care to municipal tree assets.
  • Manage work orders and tasks assigned to the Forestry Division
  • Adhere to ANSI safety standards.
  • Maintain Medford’s Tree City USA status.
  • Perform other related job duties as required.

Education & Experience:
Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience, is qualifying:
  • Associates degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, or equivalent.
  • 5 years relevant experience, 8 preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA) or International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist certificate.

Knowledge, Skills & Licenses:
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions; tree pruning and care methods.
  • Excellent knowledge and skills on tree identification, including both the common and scientific names of species and varieties.
  • Knowledge of arboriculture and state laws concerning pesticides and herbicide application.
  • Strong communication, problem solving and customer service skills.
  • Strong computer and technology skills.
  • Strong management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills. Strong supervisory skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with City of Medford staff, department heads, fellow employees, officials and general public.
  • Respond to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently without daily direction.
  • Ability to use smart phones or other tablet style devices while in the field.