Tree Care Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

Responsibilities

• Performs supervised general tree care work: including assisting with pruning and removal of trees, cleaning up debris, operating equipment including chippers and chainsaws.
• Supervised use of various specialized tools necessary for the performance of tree care work such as ropes, saddles, pole saws, pole pruners handsaws, and advanced rigging equipment.
• Blowing, raking, and cleanup of work-sites.
• Aids with overall campus-wide special event (football) and storm clean up to include snow/ice removal and debris removal as needed.
• Works in a smart, safe, and efficient manner.
• Drives trucks and operates various equipment such as aerial lifts, brush chippers, skid loaders, and stump grinders.
• Applies pesticides under supervision for control of diseases and insects of trees and shrubs and weed control.
• Mixes pesticides under supervision.
• Loads pesticide tanks under supervision.
• Plants trees according to established standard methods.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Required Experience: 1 year experience working on a tree crew
• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of standard tree care practices. Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI Standards for tree care operations. The ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather. The ability to read and follow instructions. The ability to learn how to operate all types of power equipment, including aerial lifts, skid steer loaders, commercial chippers, leaf blowers, chain saws, and etc.
• Preferred Qualifications: Vocational or technical training preferred. International Society of Arboriculture Certified Tree Worker credentials preferred. Experience as a supervisor or crew leader preferred.

About the Role

The Arboriculture Group is responsible for the inventory, care and maintenance of all UT Knoxville campus trees. The Tree Care Technician I performs tree maintenance and tree removal work under the direction of the UTK Campus Arborist and in support of the Arboricultural mission of the UT Facilities Services Landscape Services Division.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s license

Benefits

UT market range: MR05
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Pay

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally.

Schedule

As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.