Campus Tree Care Apprentice — Arboriculture Student

Hocking College; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Hocking College in Nelsonville is looking for Tree Care Student Employees to assist in maintaining the health and safety of trees on campus. This role provides students with hands-on experience in arboriculture and forestry practices, including tree maintenance activities such as pruning and plant health care treatments.

Qualified candidates must be full-time Hocking College students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a CSAW Level I certification. The role offers valuable experience while contributing to campus landscape sustainability.

Qualifications

• Current full-time Hocking College student.
• CSAW Level I certification required.
• Willingness to complete required training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pruning, trimming, and removal of campus trees.
• Support plant health care treatments including herbicide and pesticide applications.
• Help inspect trees for health, safety hazards, and pest issues.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working in various weather conditions

Demonstrated competencies in Tree Care

Education

Enrolled in or completed a Timber Harvesting or Tree Care course

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Job description

Hocking College in Nelsonville is looking for Tree Care Student Employees to assist in maintaining the health and safety of trees on campus. This role provides students with hands-on experience in arboriculture and forestry practices, including tree maintenance activities such as pruning and plant health care treatments.

Qualified candidates must be full-time Hocking College students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a CSAW Level I certification. The role offers valuable experience while contributing to campus landscape sustainability.