Tree Care Groundskeeper & Safety Crew Member

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a Grounds/Landscaping aide to support tree care operations in Pasadena. Under supervision, you will assist the Tree Care Specialist with daily tree work, ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

You will help identify tree health issues, install cables and supports, operate equipment, and maintain records and reports. Strong knowledge of tree species and pruning guidelines is required.

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 materials and equipment used in tree work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe work perimeter by using safety methods to reduce foot traffic while tree work is in progress.
• Assist in tree care management to maintain health, strength, and attractiveness of trees following ANSI S300 standards and ISA pruning guidelines.
• Identify tree species and inspect for disease, pests, fungus, or structural weaknesses and take corrective action.
• Assist in installation of tree cables, braces, and supports when needed.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, brush chipper, aerial truck, stump grinders, welder, and hedge trimmers.
• Follow established communication practices between overhead tree worker and groundman during work.
• Secure 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

Rigging & climbing

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Tools

Brush chipper

Aerial truck

Stump grinder

Welder

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Caltech is seeking a Grounds/Landscaping aide to support tree care operations in Pasadena. Under supervision, you will assist the Tree Care Specialist with daily tree work, ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

You will help identify tree health issues, install cables and supports, operate equipment, and maintain records and reports. Strong knowledge of tree species and pruning guidelines is required.