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Tree Specialist I

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Tree Specialist I

Stanford University

Job Number: 79425

Tree Specialist I JC 8101/Range A74
Working under the oversight of a Trees Specialist II, these employees perform a variety

of duties related to maintenance of mature trees; some duties are performed in a training

capacity. The Tree Specialist II provides detailed instructions for each job, supervises

work during progress, and trains the Tree Specialist I in the skills, knowledge and safety

procedures required for higher-level work.
Characteristic Duties:
  • Remove parts of trees, or assist in the removal of whole trees

  • Prune and perform other operations as directed to maintain good physical

    appearance and continued growth of trees

  • Spray trees, using a spray provided by a higher-level employee

  • Set up and use high-work safety apparatus and equipment, such as rope apparatus

  • Use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, as directed by the

    supervisor: power chain saws, stump grinders, chippers, pruners, tractors, farm
    implements, boom lift trucks
  • Follow safety procedures as specified for all equipment.



    Qualifications:
  • Certified or qualified to be certified as a tree worker or have equivalent
    experience
  • Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license

  • Ability to perform tree specialist duties in all types of outside weather conditions

  • Ability to work in an environment where there is to pollen, dust and poison oak or
    other allergens
  • For poison oak, willingness to participate in an immunization program

  • Ability to climb and work as high as 75 feet; ability to lift up to 100 pounds

  • Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, stooping, squatting, pushing,
    and pulling
  • Ability to follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in
    writing
  • Practical knowledge of growth requirements of some plants or trees or of plants

    and trees in general and/or practical knowledge of grounds equipment

  • Must have previous work experience in groundskeeping, grounds equipment
    operation, and/or related work
  • Must be able to understand work instructions in English, either verbally or in
    writing
  • Basic computer systems knowledge for work order and time entry.



    Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
    Additional Information
    • Schedule: Full-time
    • Job Code: 8091
    • Employee Status: Regular
    • Grade: A74
    • Requisition ID: 79425


    Job:

    Location: Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States
    Schedule:
    Classification Level:

    To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

    Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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