Provides comprehensive Arboriculture Care for Boys Town. Operates heavy machinery and equipment to accomplish duties of the job.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provides comprehensive Arboriculture Care for Boys Town
Establishes and implements annual arboriculture management plan. Utilizes uptodate methods (technology) and Integrated Pest Management. Prunes for health vigor safety and form. As needed assesses and implements correctiontodamage action caused by others or nature.
Reviews work performed by others to ensure the arboricultural guidelines are followed or waived in specific circumstances.
Plants trees to reforest checks for size of pit drainage spacing topsoil staking and protection pruning watering and maintenance.
Operates equipment such as a tree spade high reach chain saws chipper ladders ropes tractor auger and related equipment to plant trim and move trees.
Hazard Tree Program: Using the format approved identifies potential or existing conditions of all Boys Town trees that could cause injury or damage to residents employees and guests. Implements remedial action as necessary.
Installs inspects and maintains tree cables and braces.
Ensures general worksite safety.
Completes site cleanup after tree care operations.
Assists in snow removal and responds to all callin requests for such duty. May perform duties of an Equipment Operator and Grounds Maintenance Specialist.
Supervises temporary summer grounds crew.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced chain saw use and felling techniques.
Advanced climbing techniques and equipment.
Ability to apply knowledge of tree biology tree identification insect and disease identification experience. Rope and saddle cable and bracing hazard tree programs and tree selection. Tree problem diagnosis and management.
Ability to apply insecticides pesticides and other chemicals necessary to maintain a healthy environment for the landscape.
Knowledge of proper equipment use and maintenance.
Ability to apply instructional skills to accurately present training sessions onthejob safety of equipment and methods caretaking and planting techniques.
Ability to apply communication skills to regularly interrelate with employees and associates.
Ability to apply organizational skills to prepare work schedules while maintaining accurate records.
Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Ability to understand work orders and plans as well as organize assigned tasks for completion.
Ability to travel to multiple sites to complete work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of three years field experience in the following areas: chemical application spraying injections tree identification proper pruning methods tree planting large limb and tree removals required.
Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.
Oncall (continuously or rotationally) to provide support. Available to work evenings weekends and holidays if needed required.
State of Nebraska certified pesticide and herbicide applicator license is required within 6 months of hire required.
Certified in at least one of the following within 6 months of hire: City of Omaha Forester Certificate First Class NAA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Arborist required.
Certified inhouse posthire to operate boom truck forklift and frontend loader required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate to very heavy physical work occasionally having to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance and in excess of 100 pounds with assistance. Walking standing reaching bending digging and required to work at heights of 10 feet or more.The worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees for extended periods of time. Exposure to inclement weather dust allergens noise pesticides and herbicides.
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zerodollar copays on certain maintenance . Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an innetwork provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the EVerify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disabilityrelated accommodation in the application process contact us at.