Arborist II (Full Time)

Compass Group•College Station, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide. This position involves pruning, trimming, shaping, hedging, removing, fertilizing, and maintaining trees using power and hand tools. The role requires performing technical tree work, including climbing, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of work sites. The Arborist II will also assist with work schedule coordination and monitor team equipment.

Requirements

Three years of experience in arboriculture.
Working knowledge of climbing harnesses/hardware, ropes, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Arboriculture (climbing, hardware, and ropes) is required.

Responsibilities

Fertilizes, prunes and maintains variety of tree types through their lifecycle.
Performs technical tree work including climbing; utilizes climbing harnesses, hardware, ropes, hand tools, stump grinders, chainsaws, wood chippers, log splitters and bucket trucks.
Rescues trees in the event of tree disease, natural disaster or other physical damage.
Stages work site properly to conduct work in a safe, surgical fashion.
Maintains clean work sites by rapid and thorough removal and disposal of debris.
Assists supervisor with coordination of work schedules; implements and adjusts schedules as directed.
Monitors team equipment and tools for wear, performance and safety; adheres to vehicle, equipment and tool work order system procedure.
Maintains chainsaws in accordance with manufacturers? specifications including chain sharpening, filter inspections and proper lubrication.
Follows all safety procedures in accordance with the Company, OSHA, ANSI, EPA and all applicable federal/state/local requirements and policies.
Acts as spotter to manage safe work site; manages access by vehicles and pedestrians adjacent to work site.
Performs other duties as assigned.