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.

"This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment."   The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.  

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 groundskeeping, 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.



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 his or her job.   Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 8091
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: A74
• Requisition ID: 79425