Arborist

Job description

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. Key Functions and Expected Performance: 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 tree...