Forestry Foreman

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Forestry Foreman to support our Department of Public Works.

The anticipated starting salary is $63,705.52 annually, with excellent benefits and is part of the municipal pension system.

Under the direction of the DPW Director, this position is responsible for supervising and performing a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and care of town trees and shrubbery. Must be available for emergency services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days of the year.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. CDL License; Hoisting license; Massachusetts Driver’s license required and diploma in natural resources and arboriculture preferred.

Other skills and abilities include the ability to operate and maintain Forestry division equipment including bucket truck and various small pieces of equipment; ability to climb trees; knowledge of the various types of trees, shrubs and plant life as well as their proper planting cycles and fertilization.

View the full job description on our website at www.saugus-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/town-employment

Application will be reviewed as submitted and accepted until the position is filled.

Please email applications/resumes to: smalik@saugus-ma.gov