Full Annual Salary Range

Arbor Technician I: $60,536.38 - $71,529.57
Arbor Technician II: $65,614.19 - $77,470.60

Starting Salary Range

Arbor Technician I
Probationary rate: $29.1040 (annualizes to $60,536.38)
Base rate: $29.3925 (annualizes to $61,136.38)

Arbor Technician II
Probationary rate: $31.5453 (annualizes to $65,614.19)
Base rate: $31.8338 (annualizes to $66,214.19)

This position will be filled at the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Operations

Job Summary:
The Arbor Technician is responsible for assisting in the coordination of the care and health of the City's trees by monitoring, treating and safeguarding City tree's health conditions to improve public safety within and enhance the appearance of the City's parklets and open space properties, on public right-of-way, and other properties under the control of the City.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Arbor Technician I is the journey-level class in the Arbor Technician series. This job class performs general arbor tasks while learning the more skilled tasks. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction, under moderate supervision. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Arbor Technician II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Under supervision and through training and experience, employees in this classification are assigned increasingly responsible duties.

Arbor Technician II is the advanced journey-level class in the Arbor Technician series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are expected to perform the full range of duties and work with considerable proficiency, independence, and initiative. Advancement to the Arbor Technician II position is based on meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory job performance, and position availability.

Essential Functions include (but are not limited to):

Plants and transplant trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Treats and/or removes dead or diseased trees, shrubs, and other plant materials through the use of handsaws, chainsaws, pesticide sprayer, stump grinder, and wood chipper.
Operates end loader, skid steer loader, backhoe, dump trucks, and various boom trucks for tree maintenance work as assigned.
Trims and prunes trees using an aerial lift truck or rope and saddle.
Sprays and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Responds to emergency calls about trees.
Diagnoses tree disorders and assists in their control measures.
Oversees activities of Arbor/Landscape Maintenance Workers, part-time and seasonal workers.
Removes snow from sidewalks by shoveling or using snow blower. Removes snow from streets and parking lots using snow plow; spreads salt on streets and sidewalks.
Keeps daily logs and records as assigned.
Assists in the maintenance and repair of chainsaws and other small equipment.
Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment.
Cleans Public Works facilities and yard as assigned.
Responds to emergency calls as necessary; assesses emergency situations; corrects or controls situations and contacts Crew Leader, Arbor Supervisor, Deputy Director for Operations or Director of Public Works if situation requires such.

Minimum Qualifications include:

Arbor Technician I

Knowledge of and skills typically acquired through graduation from high school.
Three years of related work experience dealing exclusively with trees.
Ability to lift 100 pounds and maneuver at least 200 pounds on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement and have a safe driving record.
Obtain an ISA Certified Arborist designation within 12 months of hire.
Must possess an Illinois Pesticide Applicators license, or obtain one within 12 months of hire.

Arbor Technician II

Knowledge of and skills typically acquired through graduation from high school.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Arbor Technician I position or comparable relevant job experience.
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement and have a safe driving record.
Must possess ISA Certified Arborist designation.
Must possess an Illinois Pesticide Applicators license.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job descriptions found on the bottom right corner of this posting.

Compensation and Benefits
The city of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The starting salary for Arbor Technician I is $60,536.38. The starting salary for Arbor Technician II is $65,614.19. The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:

Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
Flexible Spending Plan option
Paid holidays
Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals

For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit www.UrbanaCareers.org/afscme-benefits

To Apply:
Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.

Selection Process:
The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Jobs@urbanaIL.gov or call (217) 384-6293. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.

What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.

The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: UrbanaIL.gov.

About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and
transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.

The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.