Tree Care Groundskeeper - Safety, Pruning & Crew Support

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA seeks a Grounds Worker with extensive tree care experience to support tree maintenance and safety compliance. The role involves assisting Tree Care Specialists, handling equipment such as chainsaws and brush chippers, and ensuring safe work perimeters and OSHA guidelines.

The position requires five years in tree care, knowledge of pruning standards, rigging, and aerial rescue techniques, plus a valid California driver’s license.

Formación

• Five years of 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.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist tree workers in maintaining a safe work perimeter and reduce foot traffic during tree work.
• Follow ANSI S300 standards and ISA pruning guidelines to maintain tree health and structure.
• Identify tree species and inspect for disease, pests, cracks, or hazards and take corrective action.
• Assist in installing tree cables, braces, and supports when needed.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, brush chipper, aerial truck, stump grinders, welder, and hedge trimmers.
• Maintain communication between overhead worker and groundman.
• Secure the work area after assessing requirements.
• Submit daily reports and maintain tree work records.

Conocimientos

Tree care management experience

Rigging and climbing techniques

Aerial rescue techniques

Valid California driver’s license

Herramientas

Brush chipper

Chain saws

Aerial truck

Stump grinders

Welder

Hedge trimmers

Descripción del empleo

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA seeks a Grounds Worker with extensive tree care experience to support tree maintenance and safety compliance. The role involves assisting Tree Care Specialists, handling equipment such as chainsaws and brush chippers, and ensuring safe work perimeters and OSHA guidelines.

The position requires five years in tree care, knowledge of pruning standards, rigging, and aerial rescue techniques, plus a valid California driver’s license.