Tree Pruning Technician (Part Time, 28 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tree Pruning Technician assists the Lead Arborist by supervising pruning crews, training student employees, safely operating equipment, maintaining tree inventory data, and ensuring proper cleanup and safety on campus. This role requires tree climbing and pruning skills, adherence to safety guidelines and BYU’s Honor Code, strong professionalism, and the ability to mentor and train others effectively.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Ability to pass post-interview physical exam
• Tree climbing and pruning
• Respect and adhere to safety guidelines
• Professional attitude, dress, and adherence to the University's Honor Code
• Work courteously with all BYU employees, students, visitors, and customers
• Training and mentoring skills
• Physical Exam and Lift Test Required
• Physical Effort Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.
• Relocate 50 lbs. of materials multiple times per day
• Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.
• Moderate existing or potential hazards
• Operate pruning equipment such as hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and blowers for 30 minutes to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week; wear hearing protection, gloves, helmet, eye protection, and closed-toe shoes.
• Work outdoors year-round in all types of weather, performing tasks such as bending, stretching, and handling rough surfaces; wear gloves, long sleeves, coat, headgear, and appropriate footwear.
• Remove large limbs and lift tarps with trimmings into trucks and trailers multiple times per day as needed; use proper lifting techniques and team lifts.
• Work along sidewalks, roadways, and campus areas while maintaining safety for self and others; wear safety vests, gloves, and other required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Arborist - or ability to obtain after hire
• Ability to obtain a UDOT medical card
• Certification or previous experience in chainsaw operation

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
• Interact with Campus, MTC, and Church employees and visitors in a professional manner
• Assists the Lead Arborist by supervising one to two pruning crews
• Oversee the online and individual training for trees for student employees
• Online and individual training for proper equipment use, maintenance, and operation
• Ensure that clean-up is completed properly for area worked on during the day to ensure safety for campus community and for gardening crew
• If sub-standard cleaning, adequate training reiterated
• Update data of tree inventory, location, square-footage, issues
• Verify the accuracy of data when updating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information as requested
• On call during snow season to work within a team scope in assigned snow removal area to clear walks, stairs, roads, plazas, crosswalks and ADA areas, parking lots and as necessary, athletic fields, in a safe and nondestructive manner

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed