- Location
- Home of the New Jersey Devils
Princeton University maintains the finest and most diverse collection of trees and plants in central New Jersey, one of the finest of any college in the United States. The arborist, working with a crew leader and occasional helper, and based on an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of diverse trees and plants, including specimen materials, has a primary responsibility for assuring the well being of these plantings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
-Working with a crew leader, and substituting for the crew leader in his absence, the incumbent has primary responsibilities for determining what trees and plants require care. This can include cutting, pruning, feeding, supporting, providing insect control measures, or whatever else may be needed to assure the best presentation and long healthy lives of all plantings on the campus. Work with the crew leader to plan and schedule all necessary work using both in-house and contract support.
-Work with the crew leader to develop solutions for protecting and saving damaged trees and rigging for safe removals. (Some work may be in close proximity to high voltage electric lines) Accept the responsibility for the safety of all employees, passerby, University property and assigned equipment during very high risk cutting and pruning operations.
-Operate, service and provide operator maintenance for a wide range of tree and grounds equipment, including bucket truck, cherry picker, dump trucks, tractors, grinders and chippers, chain saws, hydraulic sprayers, and snow fighting equipment. Schedule all work with consideration for the campus environment, noise, dust, traffic and all other customer concerns.
-Using knowledge of tree variety and problems, conduct regular inspections of University plantings to identify problems and to recommend remedies. Maintain database of tree issues and solutions while maintaining an assessment on plant health.
-Prune and spray trees and plants using knowledge of IPM methods and schedules.
-Carry out all duties of Landscape 1, 2 and 3 including snow and ice removal when needed.
-Work both scheduled and emergency overtime as needed including on call backs to alleviate tree problems.
Essential Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Excellent physical condition with skills and ability to climb trees and work out of a lift daily. Must have a minimum of two years of recent experience doing tree work.
2. Ability to become a registered NJ certified pesticide operator and ISA arborist within one year. Crew Leader who is a certified operator, will conduct (training).
3. Valid driver's license with strong operating and operator service experience in full range of equipment required of position (including dump truck and bucket truck in excess of 26,000 lbs.) including plow and sander. Must possess NJ
DOT/CDL license and will be subject to regular CDL drug and alcohol testing.
4. Ability to comprehend instructions, learn plant care techniques, learn and stay current in pesticide regulations. Must be a self starter, capable of identifying and accomplishing needed work with little or no of supervision. 5. Must be able to pass a physical capacity test, background check and drug test.
6.High School diploma or the equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must have physical dexterity and stamina required for the performance of tree maintenance duties, including the ability to climb and work in trees over 100' high.
2. The ability to lift 75 lbs. over 4' high.
3. The ability to endure all weather conditions
4. Will be required to bend, kneel, stand for long periods, stoop, climb stairs, ladders and trees on a daily basis.
5. Will be required to handle and use toxic and or hazardous lawn and tree chemicals occasionally.
6. Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily.
7. Must be able to work with power equipment having moderate to high levels of vibrations daily.
8. Will be required to work with or around dangerous equipment daily. (ie. Chain saws, chippers, vegetation processor, etc)
9. Will be required to work in hot or cold weather daily
Preferred Qualifications
Special preference will be given applicants with ISA certified tree worker, ISA certified arborist, NJ (Certified) Tree Expert, and Master Arborist certifications.
Finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.
EOE
M/F/D/V
Education Required
High School or Equivalent
Interested candidates can apply at Princeton University - Jobs at Princeton : Welcome HERE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
-Working with a crew leader, and substituting for the crew leader in his absence, the incumbent has primary responsibilities for determining what trees and plants require care. This can include cutting, pruning, feeding, supporting, providing insect control measures, or whatever else may be needed to assure the best presentation and long healthy lives of all plantings on the campus. Work with the crew leader to plan and schedule all necessary work using both in-house and contract support.
-Work with the crew leader to develop solutions for protecting and saving damaged trees and rigging for safe removals. (Some work may be in close proximity to high voltage electric lines) Accept the responsibility for the safety of all employees, passerby, University property and assigned equipment during very high risk cutting and pruning operations.
-Operate, service and provide operator maintenance for a wide range of tree and grounds equipment, including bucket truck, cherry picker, dump trucks, tractors, grinders and chippers, chain saws, hydraulic sprayers, and snow fighting equipment. Schedule all work with consideration for the campus environment, noise, dust, traffic and all other customer concerns.
-Using knowledge of tree variety and problems, conduct regular inspections of University plantings to identify problems and to recommend remedies. Maintain database of tree issues and solutions while maintaining an assessment on plant health.
-Prune and spray trees and plants using knowledge of IPM methods and schedules.
-Carry out all duties of Landscape 1, 2 and 3 including snow and ice removal when needed.
-Work both scheduled and emergency overtime as needed including on call backs to alleviate tree problems.
Essential Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Excellent physical condition with skills and ability to climb trees and work out of a lift daily. Must have a minimum of two years of recent experience doing tree work.
2. Ability to become a registered NJ certified pesticide operator and ISA arborist within one year. Crew Leader who is a certified operator, will conduct (training).
3. Valid driver's license with strong operating and operator service experience in full range of equipment required of position (including dump truck and bucket truck in excess of 26,000 lbs.) including plow and sander. Must possess NJ
DOT/CDL license and will be subject to regular CDL drug and alcohol testing.
4. Ability to comprehend instructions, learn plant care techniques, learn and stay current in pesticide regulations. Must be a self starter, capable of identifying and accomplishing needed work with little or no of supervision. 5. Must be able to pass a physical capacity test, background check and drug test.
6.High School diploma or the equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must have physical dexterity and stamina required for the performance of tree maintenance duties, including the ability to climb and work in trees over 100' high.
2. The ability to lift 75 lbs. over 4' high.
3. The ability to endure all weather conditions
4. Will be required to bend, kneel, stand for long periods, stoop, climb stairs, ladders and trees on a daily basis.
5. Will be required to handle and use toxic and or hazardous lawn and tree chemicals occasionally.
6. Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily.
7. Must be able to work with power equipment having moderate to high levels of vibrations daily.
8. Will be required to work with or around dangerous equipment daily. (ie. Chain saws, chippers, vegetation processor, etc)
9. Will be required to work in hot or cold weather daily
Preferred Qualifications
Special preference will be given applicants with ISA certified tree worker, ISA certified arborist, NJ (Certified) Tree Expert, and Master Arborist certifications.
Finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.
EOE
M/F/D/V
Education Required
High School or Equivalent
Interested candidates can apply at Princeton University - Jobs at Princeton : Welcome HERE
