Tree Assistant Monday - Friday 6:25am-2:55pm

Job Title: Tree Assistant Location: Atlanta, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 299453 Job Summary Assists Tree Surgeon by operating vehicle and equipment while on the job site. Maintains and prepares equipment for daily use. Interacts on a consistent basis with Facilities Landscaping staff. Advises and counsels Tree Surgeons, Operations Managers, and Horticulturists. Does not supervise. Responsibilities Operate equipment including chainsaw, chipper, auger, water tanks, and hand tools. Assist tree surgeon with operational and safety issues such as running rope, pruning, pulling and hauling branches, and monitoring the site for bystanders and property. Participate in new tree care by assisting Tree Surgeon in planting, watering, fertilizing, staking, and mulching. Manually prune trees to 7 inches per campus standard. Perform daily tasks including loading truck, operating Toro lift, sharpening chainsaws, operating vehicles, checking fluids, dispensing gasoline, and operating radios. Assist in campus emergency cleanup during tornado, hurricane, ice, and snow events. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma. Experience: Two years of job-related experience. Skills: Working knowledge of tree work safety, pruning, chipping, watering, lifting, pulling, and hauling debris; operating equipment, vehicles, and radio. Other Qualifications: Valid Georgia Driver’s license. Ability to work under conditions involving exposure to potentially dangerous materials, extreme weather, noise, rotating machinery, live electrical parts or wiring, and heavy lifting or carrying of objects up to 75 pounds. Requires standing or walking for long periods. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Additional Information Shift: 6:25am-2:55pm Grade: C4 Pay Range Starting At: $16.00/hr - $21.12/hr Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr