Arborist

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arborist Journeyman is part of Vanderbilt University Maintenance and
Operations (VUMO) and is a key individual responsible for maintain the trees on
campus. This individual will be responsible for climbing trees to trim and prune
across Vanderbilt campus and disease diagnosis. Reporting directly to
the Facilities & Grounds Service Manager. This individual must be able to work
in all conditions.

VUMO provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine
maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services
for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative,
residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a
registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the
University Central and the Medical Center.

Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes
over 400 employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Three years of experience
• Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records

Nice To Haves

• ISA Arborist Certification is preferred
• Working in Higher Ed is preferred

Responsibilities

• Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, using handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers and clippers
• Climb trees, using climbing rope, hooks and belts, or climbs ladders to gain access to work area
• Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed
• Scrape decayed matter from cavities in trees and fill holes to promote healing and to prevent further deterioration
• Perform general maintenance such as feeding chipper, raking leaves/limbs, sweeping debris, driving chipper truck and small tractor, picking up trash, planting flowers
• Prune shrubs and hedges as required
• Operate truck-mounted hydraulic lifts, pruners, power saw, and power pruner
• Climb trees using climbing hooks and belts, or by climbing ladders
• Mixing and application of herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides
• Storm damage clean-up
• Perform other related tasks as required

What This Job Offers

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