Tree Trimmer II
San Jose State University
Job ID: 23907
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 0748, Range 1
Department: Grounds
About the Position
**This a Tuesday through Saturday Shift**
Under immediate supervision, and in accordance with schedules and periodic instruction, the Tree Trimmer II is primarily responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of campus tree's ensuring a clean, safe and attractive learning environment. Position makes decisions based upon sound grounds and tree cutting maintenance practice as well as researches and recommends supplies and materials for area of responsibility.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Conducts campus wide detailed annual inspections of existing trees.
-Documents and reports of changes in tree health and safety.
-Removes dead or unsightly growth from trees.
-Removes, trims diseased or unhealthy trees / growth that cannot be treated.
-Investigates, identifies and applies appropriate treatment to trees having diseased or unhealthy conditions.
-Operates hand tools for area clearing, pruning, cutting, debris removal.
-Maintains and operates powered equipment such as chains saws, pole saws, leaf blowers, push-type lawn mowers, lawn edger's, line trimmers, , and reciprocating hedge trimmers for vegetation maintenance and clean-up.
Mixes, spreads, or sprays fertilizer, herbicides, or insecticides to promote plant and tree growth.
-Manicures, cuts, removes and cleans up vegetation and debris to maintain aesthetics.
-Monitors and promotes plant growth by providing water, light, and soil nutrients and aeration.
-Operates utility cart, pick-up truck, power landscape equipment, and ride on sweepers/mowers to transport tools, personnel, and waste materials.
-Operates up to135' boom lift, scissor and post lifts.
-Operates, cleans and inspects irrigation systems, valves, drainage, related equipment and areas to identify problems and needed repairs.
Responds promptly to, and assists with, urgent needs - preventing injury, damage, or further incident.
-Participates in the planting of trees and shrubs for the beautification of the campus
-Operates equipment used in the removal of stumps and surface roots.
-Operates equipment used in the chipping of tree branches.
-Maintains clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures.
-Uses all required personal protective equipment, as required, for personal safety.
-Unlocks and secures equipment and areas to be maintained.
-Operates large tractor and attachments, small tractor and trailer.
Utilize special tree climbing equipment.
-Attends and participates in departmental meetings, trainings and functions.
-Consults and works with other trade workers, as needed, for completion of maintenance tasks or associated repairs.
-Operates radio or cellular phone for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates.
-Records work details in log sheets and keeps time records to assists in completion of documentation.
To apply, visit: http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/careers/jobs/index.html & Reference JOB ID: 23907
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