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Posted: 27-Jan-23
Location: Pasadena, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 3837912
Caltech
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs tree care management to ensure the safety of people and property by maintaining the health, strength, and attractiveness of trees in a campus environment. Must understand and apply current ANSI Z1.33.1 and ANSI S300 standards, ISA tree pruning guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
- Responsible for planting new trees, maintaining and pruning trees, and removing dead or unwanted trees.
- Inspect trees to identify serious problems, such as; disease or pest conditions, fungus, fruiting bodies, decayed trunks or branches, cracks or other structural weaknesses, or anything indicating a potential hazard and take corrective action.
- Assess soil and space requirements for new trees.
- Apply specialized tree fertilizers, or apply pesticides if necessary.
- Install tree cables, braces, and supports when needed.
- Use climbing saddle, rope and harness to access and move safely in trees when reach by aerial truck in not possible.
- Operate a variety of equipment such as; aerial/boom lift truck, chain saws, root pruner, pole pruner, stump grinder and brush chipper.
- Inspect and maintain ropes and rigging equipment.
- Submit tree removal and/or replacement recommendations.
- Maintain database (ArborPro) with tree work records and submit reports.
- Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
Education and Experience
- Certification in tree trimming or arborist, with proven work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of tree biology and tree anatomy.
- Knowledge of names, characteristics, and pruning requirements of tree species.
- Comfortable working at heights and all-weather conditions.
- Valid California driver's license.
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects (lift 50+ lbs. on a regular basis).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Requires physician exam and background investigation for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as an Arborist
Required Documents
- Resume
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.
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