Pruner - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Climbing: Enter trees (10 to 150 feet) via safe climbing practices under WC-CTW, ISA, and ANSI Z133.1 guidelines.
• Pruning: Prune young and mature trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 pruning standards, as well as Disney Show quality standards.
• Young Tree Care:
  • Planting: Plant 15-gallon, 24-inch box trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 standards.
  • Transplanting: Box up to a 24-inch root ball, shovel, strap, bend, push/pull, and lift (25-100 lbs).
  • Staking New Trees: Stake, use ladder, stake pounder, and other staking tools.
• Inventoriable Maintenance and Inspection: Tag, inspect trees, record data in field and on Access Database Inventory Program.
• Mature Tree Care:
  • Cabling and Bracing: Familiar with hardware and ISA/ANSI Z133.1 installation guidelines.
  • Rigging: Proficient in rigging operations under ISA/ANSI Z133.1 standards.
  • Removals: Safely remove trees (10-150 feet) using specified tools.
  • Groundwork: Secure work area, provide ground assistance, remove and load debris, reduce debris size with a chainsaw, and safely operate a chipper under ISA/ANSI Z133.1 standards.
• Emergencies: Handle and react to stressful emergency situations within the tree crew, as well as other possible Cast Member or Guest needs.

Qualifications

• Schedule Availability: Open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off.
• Experience: Must have experience performing the duties and actions listed under Responsibilities, above.
• License: Valid California Driver’s License.
• Certification: Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC-CTW) certification or equivalent ability.
• Age: At least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC-CTW) certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Pay and Benefits

The pay rate for this role in California is $31.51 to $38.37 per hour, following the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.