ARBORIST

Longwood Gardens•Kennett Square, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Arborist to join their experienced team in maintaining a magnificent collection of historic trees across 1,100 acres, including formal gardens and natural areas. The collection boasts 203 champion trees, with 44 currently holding first place, the highest number in Pennsylvania. The Arborist team is responsible for applying proper pruning techniques, executing safe removals, cabling and bracing, and practicing all aspects of tree care according to ANSI A300 standards, while adhering to OSHA and ANSI Z133 safety protocols. A unique responsibility includes installing Longwood’s renowned Christmas light display, requiring collaboration between the Arborist, horticulture, and facilities teams.

Requirements

1-3 years of climbing experience as an Arborist.
General computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
The ability to work in all weather conditions.
The ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
The ability to work evenings and weekends, on occasion, for snow removal and storm clean-up.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Arboriculture, Forestry or Horticulture fields preferred.
Basic knowledge of plant health care preferred.
A desire for continued learning and professional development.
An International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification preferred.
A Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with managing trees within a specific section of the property, as assigned.
Supporting team members in various projects, such as pollarding our Linden Hedge, installing our Winter Christmas display using climbing techniques, bucket trucks, and ladders, and installing tree cables, brace rods, and lightning protection.
Pruning at heights (crown cleaning, crown/weight reduction, structural, pollarding, and shearing) via rope, bucket trucks, spider lifts, and/or cranes.
Supporting Plant Healthcare initiatives such as root collar excavations, root zone invigoration, and spraying or injecting.
Performing removals via rope, spikes, bucket trucks, spider lifts, and/or cranes.
Supporting storm damage clean up.
Assisting in Spring and Winter assessments in the gardens.
Supporting snow clearing operations using plows, brooms, blowers, and shoveling.