Tree Trimmer II

The Beach • Long Beach, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or their designee, the Tree Trimmer II maintains and trims trees of various heights to promote their health and appearance. The position performs tree care and removal, safety evaluations, and related campus grounds work using specialized climbing, rigging, and aerial-lift equipment. It also coordinates tree-trimming contracts, maintains tree records, and oversees and schedules grounds personnel.

This is a temporary, one-year appointment with no permanent status granted; the assignment may expire earlier. The position is full time at 1.0 time base (40 hours per week) in the FM Grounds Department at California State University, Long Beach. Employees must reside in California upon hire. Salary placement depends on qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources; the stated CSU salary range is $3,890 to $5,555 per month.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Two years of general experience in landscaped-area care and maintenance or general grounds work, including one year in tree trimming and tree maintenance.
• Tree-trimming experience must provide working knowledge of aerial equipment and safety practices, and the skills needed for climbing and high-altitude tree trimming.
• California driver's license.
• Ability to safely climb, trim, maintain, and remove trees using ropes, climbing spikes, safety belts, supplemental rigging, aerial personnel lifts, and ladders.
• Proficiency using power saws and hand saws and ability to apply appropriate treatments to promote tree health.
• Ability to operate grounds vehicles and equipment, direct and train subordinate staff, and promote safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students and support the university's vision of excellence.
• Must reside in California upon date of hire.
• Must satisfactorily complete the required background check.
• Must comply with mandated-reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Employees required to operate motorized vehicles or use a personal vehicle more than once a month on university business must complete a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program.
• Physical demands include lifting more than 40 pounds; approximately half of the work time involves walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Arborist certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, trim, prune, and remove campus trees of varying heights and conditions using specialized climbing and rigging equipment and aerial lifts.
• Perform safety evaluations of campus trees.
• Evaluate, assist with, and coordinate 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.
• Work with leads on projects involving plant-material trimming that requires a high-range vehicle, including trimming ivy on buildings.
• Assist the pest control specialist with chemical treatments for insect control and tree fertilization.
• Oversee and schedule work for grounds personnel.
• Perform tree-care work 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; maintain tree-trimming tools and equipment.
• Operate grounds vehicles and equipment; direct and train subordinate staff and promote safe work practices.
• Support routine Groundsworker functions and assist with university ceremonies, special events, and emergency operations.
• Accurately enter daily labor and vehicle inspection data into required systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support campus grounds and landscape operations.

Benefits

• Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick days, subject to employee group and length of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and 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 counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED