Tree Care Groundskeeper - Safe, Hands-On Arborist Support

California-Institute-of-Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Grounds Worker to support tree care operations under supervision. You will assist the Tree Care Specialist, follow ANSI S300 and ISA pruning guidelines, and help maintain safe work areas while performing tree tasks.

The role requires hands-on experience with tree care, operating equipment like chain saws and brush chippers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in tree care management and operation of a brush chipper.
• Knowledge of names, characteristics, and pruning requirements of tree species.
• Knowledge of rigging, basic knots and climbing methods, aerial rescue techniques, and equipment used in tree work.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license and be eligible to drive Institute vehicles per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists tree workers in maintaining a safe work perimeter by using different safety methods to reduce foot traffic in the area while tree work is in progress.
• Assists in tree care management to maintain health, strength, and attractiveness of trees by following ANSI S300 standards and ISA tree pruning guidelines.
• Ability to identify tree species by name and inspect trees to identify problems, such as disease or pest conditions, fungus, fruiting bodies, decayed trunks or branches, cracks or other structural weaknesses, or anything indicating a potential hazard, and take corrective action.
• Assist in installation of tree cables, braces, and supports when needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as chain saws, brush chipper, aerial truck, stump grinders, welder, and hedge trimmers.
• Follow established visual and audible communication practices between overhead tree worker and groundman during work schedule.
• Responsible for securing the work area after assessing work requirements.
• Perform and maintain daily inspection logs of brush chipper and dump truck.
• Submit tree removal and/or replacement recommendations.
• Maintain tree work records and submit reports of daily work completed for updating the tree database.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree care knowledge

OSHA safety regulations

Rigging basics

CA driver's license

Job description

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Grounds Worker to support tree care operations under supervision. You will assist the Tree Care Specialist, follow ANSI S300 and ISA pruning guidelines, and help maintain safe work areas while performing tree tasks.

The role requires hands-on experience with tree care, operating equipment like chain saws and brush chippers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers competitive wages and benefits.