Campus Tree Trimmer II: Advanced Arbor Care

California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days,

12 sick days annually with unlimited

Holiday pay and holidays

Health, dental, vision plans

Tuition fee waiver programs

Job summary

California State University Long Beach seeks a Tree Trimmer II to maintain and trim campus trees, utilizing climbing and rigging equipment and aerial lifts. The role requires safety-focused operation and coordination with Grounds management for routine maintenance and project work.

Candidate should have arboriculture expertise, be able to climb and prune trees of varying heights, and operate related tools such as saws. This is a 1-year temporary position with full benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of general experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, with one year in tree trimming and tree maintenance work which has provided a working knowledge of aerial equipment and safety practices and the necessary skills for climbing and high altitude tree trimming required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, trim, prune, remove, perform safety evaluations of campus trees utilizing specialized tree climbing and rigging equipment and aerial lifts.
• Evaluate, assist, and coordinate tree trimming contracts with Field Operations Coordinator and Grounds Manager. Data entry of tree information into Arbor pro software for maintenance records, and tree trimming lists.
• Work with leads on various projects for trimming of plant material requiring the use of high range vehicle such as trimming ivy on buildings, assist pest control specialist on treatment of trees with chemicals for insect control and fertilizing. Oversee and schedule work for grounds personnel.

Skills

Arboriculture

Tree climbing

Tree pruning

Rigging

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Hand saws

Aerial lifts

Rigging equipment

Job description

California State University Long Beach seeks a Tree Trimmer II to maintain and trim campus trees, utilizing climbing and rigging equipment and aerial lifts. The role requires safety-focused operation and coordination with Grounds management for routine maintenance and project work.

Candidate should have arboriculture expertise, be able to climb and prune trees of varying heights, and operate related tools such as saws. This is a 1-year temporary position with full benefits eligibility.