Tree Care Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arboriculture Group within Facilities Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is responsible for the inventory, care, and maintenance of all campus trees. The Tree Care Technician I performs tree maintenance and removal work under the direction of the UTK Campus Arborist to support the Arboricultural mission of the UT Facilities Services Landscape Services Division.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year of experience working on a tree crew
Knowledge of standard tree care practices.
Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI Standards for tree care operations.
Ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to learn how to operate all types of power equipment, including aerial lifts, skid steer loaders, commercial chippers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, etc.
Valid Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Tree Worker credentials
Experience as a supervisor or crew leader

Responsibilities

Performs supervised general tree care work, including assisting with pruning and removal of trees, cleaning up debris, and operating equipment like chippers and chainsaws.
Utilizes specialized tools for tree care, such as ropes, saddles, pole saws, pole pruners, handsaws, and advanced rigging equipment, under supervision.
Cleans up work-sites by blowing, raking, and removing debris.
Assists with campus-wide special events (e.g., football) and storm clean-up, including snow/ice removal and debris removal as needed.
Works in a smart, safe, and efficient manner.
Drives trucks and operates various equipment, including aerial lifts, brush chippers, skid loaders, and stump grinders.
Applies pesticides under supervision for the control of diseases, insects of trees and shrubs, and weed control.
Mixes and loads pesticide tanks under supervision.
Plants trees according to established standard methods.