Clemson University Hiring for Tree Worker at Clemson, SC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs various arboricultural duties including, technical strategies of tree maintenance, disease treatment and disease prevention. Assists with maintaining and the inventory of trees within each designated zone. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% – Essential – Ground Duties:
Performs ground pruning using pole saws, battery and gas powered saws. Removes tree, stumps, fallen limbs and related debris. Plants trees. Sprays, stakes and maintains trees.

30% – Essential – Aerial Duties:
Uses aerial lift and approved techniques to remove and prune trees in order to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks and signs. Ensures the continued health of trees to reduce the risk of tree failure.

15% – Essential – Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
Operates and maintains all arboricultural equipment such as boom trucks, lifts, chippers, stump grinders, dump trucks, power tool and any arboricultural related equipment.

5% – Essential – Weather Related Cleanup and Clearing:
Operate equipment that is needed to clean up and clear roadways and sidewalks during weather events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Formal training or trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School or Equivalent
Licenses – Driver’s License Class D normal Work Experience: 1+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

60% – Stand for prolonged period
20% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
50% – Walk or move about
70% – Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% – Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
25% – Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
50% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
75% – Recognize or inspect visually
40% – Move, transport, raise or lower
60% – Extends hands or arms in any direction
75% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

50% – Exposure to heat or cold
50% – Exposure to dust/fumes
25% – Wet or humid
70% – Noise
40% – Vibration
60% – Mechanical hazards
20% – Chemical hazards
40% – Radiant energy hazards
40% – Burn hazards
5% – Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40
Expected Salary Range: ($ 31,561.00 – $ 35,000.00)

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 6, 2023

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.