Job Description

Posting Number

Internal Recruitment

Working Title

Anticipated Hiring Range

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

About the Department

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Essential Job Duties

• Work collaboratively within a team to prune and, when necessary, remove trees and limbs across the campus. Perform proper pruning techniques to improve the overall structure and composition of the tree canopy. Identify and remove dead, dying, or diseased limbs to maintain tree health.
• Identify potential hazards, such as power lines, and take necessary steps to ensure safety during tree maintenance and removal.
• Operate various equipment related to tree work, including brush chippers, stump grinders, bucket trucks, dump trucks, grapple trucks, skid steers, chainsaws, pole saws, and rigging tools like ropes and lowering devices.
• Perform tasks both aloft (in aerial lifts or climbing) and from the ground, including running ropes, saws, and lowering devices. Assist with debris cleanup, hauling, stump grinding, and brush chipping.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle and equipment inspections, ensure proper care and custody of tools, and perform basic corrective repairs. Maintain tools by sharpening chainsaws, cleaning air filters, checking fluid levels, lubricating components, and inspecting rigging equipment.
• Set up work zone traffic control measures, including barricades, cones, and signs. Safely flag and manage traffic for stationary and moving work zones.
• Safely load, haul, deliver, and offload equipment, trees, tree debris, wood chips, soil, and other materials.
• This position is critical in ensuring the safety and maintenance of NCSU’s tree assets, requiring physical endurance and a commitment to safety.

Other Responsibilities

• Position serves in a critical role and is essential to the operations of the University. May be required to work during adverse weather conditions and work even if the University closes. Aid in snow removal as directed by supervisors.

Minimum Experience/Education

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organize and complete tree work schedule.
• Physical ability to withstand adverse weather and critical role requirement. Expect to work outdoors for 8 hours a day, exposed to varying weather conditions, including sun, wind, rain, and snow.
• Experience in landscaping grounds maintenance and performing tree maintenance using trade tools, machinery, and equipment, etc.
• Must be able to communicate effectively written and verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tree work and tree care.
• Experience working with chainsaws, aerial lifts, brush chipper, stump grinders, blowers, driving a truck and trailer, general tree and landscape maintenance.
• EHAP certified (Electrical Hazard Awareness Program).
• Ability to operate standard (manual) transmission.

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver’s license required.
• North Carolina Driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
• Possess a CDL Class B license or ability to obtain CDL Class B license within one year after hire.
• ISA certified arborist or ability to obtain within one year.
• North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained with one year of employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Job Open Date

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Notice to Applicants

Position Number

Position Type

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Salary Range

Salary Grade Equivalency

Alternate Option

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Time Limited Position

Department Id

AA/EEO

*Please mention you saw this ad on DiversityInUniversities.*

Apply Now