Tree Trimmer II

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

4d•$3,890 - $5,555•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or the manager’s designee, the Tree Trimmer II maintains and trims trees of varying heights to promote their health and appearance. The role supports campus grounds and landscape operations, including tree care, contract coordination, recordkeeping, project work, and oversight of grounds personnel. The position requires advanced arboriculture skills and the safe use of climbing and rigging equipment, aerial personnel lifts, ladders, power and hand saws, and grounds vehicles. Work includes tree pruning, removal, evaluation, treatment, planting, and ongoing care, as well as supporting Groundsworker functions, university events, and emergency operations. This is a temporary, one-year appointment at 1.0 time-base (40 hours per week); the assignment may end earlier and does not grant permanent status.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Two years of general experience caring for and maintaining landscaped areas or grounds, including one year of tree-trimming and tree-maintenance work.
Experience must provide working knowledge of aerial equipment and safety practices, and the skills necessary for climbing and high-altitude tree trimming.
California driver's license required.
Certified Tree Worker certification.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines and contribute to a positive university experience for students.

Nice To Haves

Certified Arborist certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain, trim, prune, remove, and perform safety evaluations of campus trees using specialized climbing and rigging equipment and aerial lifts.
Evaluate and assist with coordinating tree-trimming contracts with the Field Operations Coordinator and Grounds Manager.
Enter tree information into Arbor Pro software for maintenance records and tree-trimming lists.
Collaborate with leads on projects involving plant material that requires use of a high-range vehicle, including trimming ivy on buildings.
Assist the pest control specialist with chemical treatments for insect control and fertilizing trees.
Oversee and schedule work for grounds personnel.
Perform tree-care tasks including crown reduction, reshaping, pruning dead or diseased growth, hazardous tree removal, cabling and bracing, cavity work, and safe felling and removal of tree sections or entire trees.
Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and provide ongoing care for trees; apply appropriate treatments to promote tree health; and maintain tree-trimming tools and equipment.
Operate grounds vehicles and equipment, and direct and train subordinate staff while promoting safe work practices.
Support routine Groundsworker functions and assist with university ceremonies, special events, and emergency operations.
Enter daily labor and vehicle inspection data into required systems.
Follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
Eligible employees may receive up to 24 vacation days per year, 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, with voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and families.
Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

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