Tree Specialist I JC 8101/Range A74

• Working under the oversight of a Trees Specialist II, these employees perform a variety
• of duties related to maintenance of mature trees; some duties are performed in a training
• capacity. The Tree Specialist II provides detailed instructions for each job, supervises
• work during progress, and trains the Tree Specialist I in the skills, knowledge and safety
• procedures required for higher-level work.

Characteristic Duties:

• Remove parts of trees, or assist in the removal of whole trees
• Prune and perform other operations as directed to maintain good physical
• appearance and continued growth of trees
• Spray trees, using a spray provided by a higher-level employee
• Set up and use high-work safety apparatus and equipment, such as rope apparatus
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, as directed by the
• supervisor: power chain saws, stump grinders, chippers, pruners, tractors, farm
• implements, boom lift trucks
• Follow safety procedures as specified for all equipment.

Qualifications:

• Certified or qualified to be certified as a tree worker or have equivalent experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license
•  Ability to perform tree specialist duties in all types of outside weather conditions
• Ability to work in an environment where there is to pollen, dust and poison oak or other allergens 
• For poison oak, willingness to participate in an immunization program
• Ability to climb and work as high as 75 feet; ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to withstand extensive standing, walking, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing
• Practical knowledge of growth requirements of some plants or trees or of plants
• and trees in general and/or practical knowledge of grounds equipment
• Must have previous work experience in grounds keeping, grounds equipment operation, and/or related work
• Must be able to understand work instructions in English, either verbally or in writing
• Basic computer systems knowledge for work order and time entry.
• Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 8091
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: A74