Tree/Shrub Pruning Technician (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tree/Shrub Pruning Technician (part-time, 17.5 hours/week) Do you want to be a part of making BYU campus beautiful? The Tree/Shrub Pruning Technician assists the Lead Arborist in properly pruning and maintaining all assigned trees, shrubs, and hedges on campus. He or she will ensure safe and proper equipment operation and use of pruning tools. He or she is also responsible for equipment inventory, maintenance, and daily requirement needs. He or she participates in snow removal and must be available for call-outs during snow season.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- 1+ years of experience in tree pruning or related field
- Willingness to learn or previous experience using maintenance equipment
- Ability to stand or crouch in a variety of positions, operating on one’s feet for an extended period of time to perform various labor tasks
- Attention to detail and strong observational skills
- Strong communication skills for client or team interaction
- Time management and ability to work independently or on a team
- Regular and consistent attendance at scheduled shift
- Ability to work well with a variety of people
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Nice To Haves
- LMS Certification in pruning
- LMS Certification in chain saw operation
- Valid drivers license
Responsibilities
- Tree pruning and tree repair to include structural pruning, diagnostics, tree removal, and stump grinding
- Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
- Work in partnership with Campus, MTC, Church employees, and Campus visitors in a professional manner
- Help supervisor perform regular maintenance and cleaning on all equipment
- Ensure clean-up has been completed properly and all tools accounted for at the end of the day
- Available 24/7 during the snow season for snow removal, and work with other snow removal teams to ensure efficient operations and campus safety
- Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor
Benefits
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
