Job Title: Tree Surgeon
Annual Salary: $62,305 to $91,078
Location: CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Application Deadline:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2027 and THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2027.
Duties:
A Tree Surgeon climbs, prunes, trims, treats, sprays, plants, fertilizes, transplants and removes trees along City streets and highways, in City parks, over or on private property, and on public grounds to eliminate hazardous conditions; prevent interference with traffic, traffic signals; and to preserve and maintain the trees. Requirements/
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Tree Surgeon Assistant or in a class at that level performing tree trimming or treatment work; or One year of full-time paid experience as a tree surgeon, which includes climbing trees using spurs, climbers, ropes and safety belts and using power saws, aerial lifts, power winches, booms or similar equipment. Where To Apply & Application Deadline Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.Selection Process Examination Weight: Performance Test 100%. The examination will consist entirely of a performance test. In the performance test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Physical Capability; Follow Oral Directions; Follow Written Directions; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety practices related to tree work, work practices used when completing tree work, characteristics of rope, such as breaking strengths, sizes, types, and working loads, tools used to clean up work areas, the safe and proper use of tools and equipment used to perform tree trimming work, the proper storage and maintenance of tools, gear, vehicles, and equipment; Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: tree species and characteristics common to the rights-of-way, parks, and open spaces, tree trimming and removal procedures; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
