Arborist Intern

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Installation and maintenance of university trees by operating various trucks utility carts water tanks chainsaws and small power and hands tools. The position performs daily routine maintenance for tools and pre-trip inspections for trucks and equipment. Update tree inventory with tree identification and measurement. Perform tree assessments and manage data for urban forestry analysis.

Required Qualifications

General maintenance skills/knowledge/abilities.
Must be able to walk and stand excessively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 50 lbs.; bend stoop reach (including reaching above the head to dust) push/pull perform repetitive motion and twist.
Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electronically powered and manual equipment.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and vendors.
Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees students and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$16 per hour

Hours per week

Varies based on schedule

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Job DescriptionInstallation and maintenance of university trees by operating various trucks utility carts water tanks chainsaws and small power and hands tools. The position performs daily routine maintenance for tools and pre-trip inspections for trucks and equipment. Update tree inventory with tre...