Tree Care Technician - Facilities Services

Tree Care Technician - Facilities Services - 2400000022 

Description

 

Tree Care Technician

MR04 – Starting salary dependent on candidates’ qualifications and experience

Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities, which includes buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Arboriculture Group is responsible for the inventory, care and maintenance of all UT Knoxville campus trees.

The Tree Care Technician I performs tree maintenance and tree removal work under the direction of the UTK Campus Arborist and in support of the Arboricultural mission of the UT Facilities Services Landscape Services Division.

 

Qualifications

 

Duties/Responsibilities

The Tree Care Technician I performs tree maintenance and tree removal work under the direction of the UTK Campus Arborist and in support of the Arboricultural mission of the UT Facilities Services Landscape Services Division.

Performs supervised general tree care work to include assist with pruning and removal of trees, cleaning up debris, operating equipment including chippers and chainsaws. Supervised use of various specialized tools necessary for the performance of tree care work such as ropes, saddles, pole saws, pole pruners handsaws and advanced rigging equipment.  Blowing, raking and cleanup of work-sites.  Assists with overall campus-wide special event (football)and storm clean up to include snow/ice removal and debris removal as needed.  Drives trucks and operates various equipment such as aerial lifts, brush chippers, skid loaders and stump grinders.  Applies pesticides under supervision for control of diseases and insects of trees and shrubs and weed control.  Mixes pesticides under supervision.  Loads pesticide tanks under supervision.  Works in a smart, safe and efficient manner.
Minimum/Required Qualifications

Applicant must be in good physical health, able to perform strenuous activities and able to lift and carry up to a 50 pounds. Also, applicant must be able to follow instructions, have a positive attitude and interact well with others in a team environment. Applicant must be able to follow the departmental attendance policy.

Valid TN Driver’s License (CDL preferred)

TN Dept. of Agriculture Category 3 Pesticide Applicator Certificate (or attained within 6 months of employment)

High School Degree or equivalent

1-year experience working on a tree crew

The ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather

The ability to read and follow instructions.

 

Job
  Crafts 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Fs Landscape Svcs & Facility Spt 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Jan 10, 2024, 1:55:01 PM