Horticulturist

Job Responsibilities

Proficient in the operation and maintenance of chipper and all 2cycle equipment i.e. chainsaws power pole saws and backpack or handheld blowers. Complete Maximo Work Orders.

Climb trees for proper maintenance and removal within UDX climbing and rigging guidelines based on ANSI A300 standards. Including the ability to perform specific climbing knots i.e. Bowline hitch half hitch double half hitch and slip knot.

Rigging trees for proper lifting and transport. Being capable of applying the essential techniques used for tree lifting i.e.: Choke strapping barrel strapping saddle strapping and pinning.

Responsible for risk assessments of UDX trees and proper documentation in the PM system.

Assists with training new and current team members on industry and UDX standards policies and procedures.

Assist in specimen tree relocation including ball and burlap operation jetting in staking and guying.

Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety. responsibilities by following established UDX policy procedures training and team member involvement activities. Operate basic landscape hand tools including but not limited to; rakes shovels brooms pruning tools and digging tools.

Move install and work with landscape building materials such as rocks pavers retaining wall materials bender board.

Identification of proper tree nutrition and/or deficiencies.

Apply fertilizers mulches compost sand and other material for soil/plant amending.

Identify common landscape plants utilized on property

Perform basic maintenance and repairs of landscape tools/equipment

Perform general work of landscape areas and landscape storage locations.

Maintain and install artificial plant material

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

ISA Certified Arborist required or equivalent experience

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Certification required or relevant experience

Thorough knowledge of plants and how to maintain and manage them

Knowledge of the principles of nursery management

Knowledge of landscaping principles

Knowledge of the standard practices materials tools and equipment used within the field.

Ability and willingness to work a variety of schedules overtime weekends and holidays with short notice

Ability and willingness to respond to activities and incidents in locations requiring climbing fall protection and other nontraditional work environments.

Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level

Must have the ability to motivate employees and work independently and as part of a team

Pay rate starting at $31.83 per hour

Additional Information:

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