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Seasonal Tree Work Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$22/hr

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 AM - 3:30 PM with every other Friday off. Some occasional weekend ... May assist our Forestry team with seasonal tree care including planting/transplanting, trimming ...

Experienced Tree Workers

Attica, MI · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Our service area is SE Michigan, with our primary work area being Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb ... along with seasonal and full time employment options. Owen Tree Service has an Employee Stock ...

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Our service area is SE Michigan, with our primary work area being Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb ... along with seasonal and full time employment options. Owen Tree Service has an Employee Stock ...

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Production Arborist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Execute pruning and tree work on client properties, including tree pruning and removal, shrub ... no seasonal layoffs WHY RYAN? Ryan Lawn & Tree is a proven industry leader with a national ...

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Execute pruning and tree work on client properties, including tree pruning and removal, shrub ... no seasonal layoffs WHY RYAN? Ryan Lawn & Tree is a proven industry leader with a national ...

Production Arborist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Execute pruning and tree work on client properties, including tree pruning and removal, shrub ... no seasonal layoffs WHY RYAN? Ryan Lawn & Tree is a proven industry leader with a national ...

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How much do seasonal tree work jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal tree work in the United States is $15.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectSeasonal Tree WorkTree Trimming
CertificationsArborist certification often preferredArborist certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, seasonal, often in residential or commercial areasOutdoor, ongoing maintenance in similar settings
Job FocusSeasonal tasks like pruning, removals, storm cleanupRegular pruning, shaping, and health maintenance

Seasonal Tree Work involves tasks performed during specific seasons, such as storm cleanup or tree removals, often requiring specialized equipment. Tree Trimming is a continuous maintenance activity focused on shaping and health. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but differ mainly in scope and timing.

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Tree Maintenance Specialist - Seasonal

Tree Maintenance Specialist - Seasonal

City of Stamford, CT

Washington, CT • On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Temporary

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Department: Office of Operations
Division: Forestry
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs work required for the care, maintenance and development of City parks, lawns, landscape beds, trees, irrigation systems, and general grounds of City owned property. Does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Operates and perform light-duty maintenance on vehicles, tractors, bucket trucks, backhoes, skid loaders, weed eaters, edger, chain saws, chippers, stump grinders, backpack blowers, sprayers, snow blowers, handsaws, rakes, shovels, and other small tools.
  • Drives a dump truck.
  • Climbs to heights of at least 75 feet.
  • Performs tree maintenance and removals.
  • Performs maintenance activities in City parks.
  • Operates a bucket truck, chipper, chipper truck, stump grinder, all types of chain saws and other tree-related equipment.
  • Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, sand, mulch, and debris.
  • Cleans, maintains, services equipment, and make minor equipment repairs.
  • Performs heavy manual labor for extended periods under all weather conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 75 pounds.
  • Make judgments related to the job and job tasks while working.
  • Performs duties while standing, walking, bending, sitting, or climbing trees and ladders.
  • Operates various hand tools, including but not limited to, shovel, sledgehammer, chain saw, weed eater, rakes, pitchfork, ax, maul, backpack blower, backpack sprayer, and tiller.
  • Sprays trees for the control of insects and diseases.
  • Braces trees with bolts and cables, when necessary.
  • Wears protective equipment in accordance with O.S.H.A. requirements.
  • Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
  • Must be proficient in tree climbing using the rope and saddle method and proper groundwork.
  • Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn about the care and proper use of tools and equipment used in the development and maintenance of lawns, landscape beds, trees, hardscape areas, and general grounds owned by the City.
  • Ability to quickly learn proper methods of maintenance, care, and installation of landscape beds, lawns, trees, irrigation systems and general grounds of the City.
  • Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn about plant diseases, insects, chemicals, and the proper methods used to control such undesirable elements.
  • Ability to distinguish between different cleaning materials, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, with the ability to read and understand label information.
  • Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds and to repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing more than 75 pounds with assistance.
  • Working knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures of tree care and maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of safety practices associated with tree maintenance.
  • Skill in the use of hand tools and chain saws.
  • Ability to work at heights.
  • Ability to follow written and oral directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of experience in tree care and maintenance including but not limited to: tree climbing, tree pruning, tree removal, operation of stump grinder, chipper, chipper truck, bucket truck, and other tree-related equipment. Must be 18 years old and possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.