Main dutiesand responsibilities:
Landscapeworker shall perform the following duties.
1. TreeInspection & Work Preparation
- Check trees for visible defects such as deadbranches, cracks, cavities, decay or unusual leaning.
- Check the work area for hazards.
- Set up the work zone, barriers and warningsigns.
- Report unsafe trees or conditions to thesupervisor/arborist.
2. TreePruning
- Remove dead, damaged or specified branches.
- Carry out pruning according to workinstructions.
3. TreeRemoval
- Assist with removal of unsafe or designatedtrees.
- Assist with ropes, rigging and lowering brancheswhere trained.
4. TreePlanting & Transplanting
- Prepare planting holes.
- Handle root balls carefully.
- Plant trees at the correct level.
- Install stakes/supports where required.
- Water and mulch newly planted trees.
- Assist with tree transplanting operations.
5.Excavation Work
- Dig the soil for tree planting, transplantingroots and stump removal works.
- Check for underground services and report tosupervisors.
- Use excavator, auger or other machinery onlywhen trained and authorized.
6. Tree Maintenance
- Mulching, fertilizing, weeding, etc….
7. Pest& Disease Observation
- Look for insects, fungi, abnormal leaves andother signs of tree problems.
- Report findings to the supervisor/arborist.