Tree Crew - Groundskeeper

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Job Summary

Under general supervision from a Grounds Supervisor or Tree Worker, performs tree care management support to ensure the safety of people and property is maintained while performing tree work. Assists the Tree Care Specialist with daily tree work requirements and follows Safety and OSHA regulations.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists tree workers in maintaining a safe work perimeter by using different safety methods to reduce foot traffic in the area while tree work is in progress.
• Assists in tree care management to maintain health, strength, and attractiveness of trees by following ANSI S300 standards and ISA tree pruning guidelines.
• Ability to identify tree species by name and inspect trees to identify problems, such as disease or pest conditions, fungus, fruiting bodies, decayed trunks or branches, cracks or other structural weaknesses, or anything indicating a potential hazard, and take corrective action.
• Assist in installation of tree cables, braces, and supports when needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as chain saws, brush chipper, aerial truck, stump grinders, welder, and hedge trimmers.
• Follow established visual and audible communication practices between overhead tree worker and groundman during work schedule.
• Responsible for securing the work area after assessing work requirements.
• Perform and maintain daily inspection logs of brush chipper and dump truck.
• Submit tree removal and/or replacement recommendations.
• Maintain tree work records and submit reports of daily work completed for updating the tree database.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in tree care management and operation of a brush chipper.
• Knowledge of names, characteristics, and pruning requirements of tree species.
• Knowledge of rigging, basic knots and climbing methods, aerial rescue techniques, and materials and equipment used in tree work.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license and maintain it throughout the course of employment. Must be eligible to drive Institute vehicles under the Institute’s Motor Vehicle Use policy and adhere to the policy.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis and be able to work in an outside environment.

Required Documents

• Resume