Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager

Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager

Salary

$80,059.20 - $97,635.20 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Public Services Department

Division

Public Services Trees/Grounds Maintenance Division

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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Description

Were hiring an experienced Arborist/Grounds Maintenance Manager to lead the care, maintenance, and enhancement of City trees, parks, grounds, landscaping, and related assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, installs, and maintains, athletic fields, plantings and landscaping materials along thoroughfares and special plots
• Responsible for transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, removal and general care of trees on city owned and maintained properties
• Supervises the installation of landscaping projects
• Attends meetings and serves as liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce
• Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding tree maintenance work lists, budgets, bid work, grants, tree appeals, etc.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education or experience equivalent to an Associates degree in forestry, horticulture, botany, arboriculture or other related environmental science is required. A Bachelors Degree is preferred. Five years of experience in a similar type position is required with one year in a supervisory role.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid and appropriate drivers license. Possession of appropriate certificate, issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, relating to the application of pesticides and fertilizers. Possession of Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture.

Job Posting Statement

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

The City of Winchester offers great benefits to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Employees have access to a free employee clinic providing physical and mental health services, along with a comprehensive bundled insurance plan that includes a FREE employee-only option. Leave accrual rates recognize your years of local government experience, giving you credit for your public service. Career development opportunities and on-site training help you build new skills and advance your career with the City. Apply now to join our team!

01

Do have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess an Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of relevant work experience do you have forestry, horticulture, botany, arboriculture or other related environmental science?

Required Question

Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-2304

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov