Tree Assistant Monday - Friday 6:25am-2:55pm

Job Summary

Assists Tree Surgeon by operating vehicle and equipment while on job site. Maintains and prepares equipment for daily use.

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Facilities Landscaping staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: Tree Surgeons, Operations Managers and Horticulturists. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Operate equipment to include chainsaw, chipper, auger, other power equipment such as water tanks and hand tools.
• Job Duty 2 - Assist tree surgeon with operational and safety issues including running rope, pruning, pulling and hauling branches, and monitoring site for bystanders and properties.
• Job Duty 3 - Participate in new tree care by assisting Tree Surgeon in planting, watering, fertilizing, staking and mulching. Manually prunes trees to 7 inches per campus standard.
• Job Duty 4 - Perform daily tasks including loading truck, Toro Lift, sharpening chainsaws, operating vehicles, checking fluids, dispensing gasoline and operating radios.
• Job Duty 5 - Assist in campus emergencies including tornado, hurricane, and ice and snow events cleanup.
• Job Duty 6 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Georgia Driver's license

The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precaution. This position may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, dust, hot surfaces, noise, rotating machinery, live electric parts or wiring. This job requires heavy lifting or carrying, bending, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 75 pounds and standing or walking for long periods.

Required Experience
Two years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge of tree work safety, pruning, chipping, watering, lifting, pulling and hauling debris, and operating equipment, vehicles and radio.