Lead Tree Care Specialist - Climbing & Pruning

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a skilled Tree Worker to maintain and care for about 1200 campus trees. The role supports the Tree Warden in pruning, treatment, and pest control, with primary on-site duties and occasional collaboration with contractors.

Requirements include 5+ years in tree management, state pesticide licensing, CDL Class B, and NH pesticide licenses (G1 and B). The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday schedule, onsite in Hanover.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years' tree management experience.
• State license to apply pesticides required.
• CDL Class B license required.
• NH Pesticide license (G1 and B) required.
• Pass a hearing test annually.

Responsibilities

• Survey College trees for defoliation, disease, pests, and prune as needed.
• Maintain three-year elm maintenance schedule and plan work with contractor involvement.
• Assist with fertilizer program; measure and apply fertilizer as directed.
• Prepare worksites and coordinate with contractors; oversee safety.
• Work from cherry picker for pruning and follow safe practices.

Skills

Tree management

Pesticide license

CDL Class B

Hearing test

NH pesticide license G1 & B

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Chain saws

Ropes & harnesses

Aerial lifts

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a skilled Tree Worker to maintain and care for about 1200 campus trees. The role supports the Tree Warden in pruning, treatment, and pest control, with primary on-site duties and occasional collaboration with contractors.

Requirements include 5+ years in tree management, state pesticide licensing, CDL Class B, and NH pesticide licenses (G1 and B). The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday schedule, onsite in Hanover.