Tree Worker

Job Description

Reporting to the Field Arborist, the Tree Worker performs a variety of skilled tasks in the pruning, removal, installation, and treatment of trees on campus grounds. Attends bi-weekly arboriculture technique and safety training and field exercises for tree workers. Utilizes appropriate PPE and complies with industry safety standards on job sites and limits risk during tree care operations. Maintains current safety credentials required and hosted by EHS. Executes tree care work orders for customer requests, routine maintenance, emergency response, and plant health care programming. Implements proper pruning techniques including removal cuts that do not damage the branch collar and reduction cuts to the appropriate aspect ratio. Implements simple rigging techniques including standard tree care knots (running/standing bowline, clove hitch, timber hitch, and alpine butterfly), appropriate rigging point and redirect selection, and port-a-wrap installa...