Tree Specilaist II

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and three years’ experience in the Arboriculture trade, grounds work, grounds keeping, tree equipment operation, and/or related work, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Tree Specialist II has all of the qualifications described in the Tree Specialist I specification plus the following qualifications:
  • • Must be proficient in all the skills of tree working, such as pruning, limb removing, and similar typical duties.
    • Strong plant identification knowledge.
    • Must be proficient in the use of all hand and power tools required, including when working at heights up to approximately 120 feet and from a variety of apparatus, such as ropes and saddles, and boom lift trucks.
    • Ability to choose appropriate tools and equipment for each job.
    • Ability to recognize and diagnose all problems with common tree diseases.
    • Must have a practical knowledge of the growth characteristics and requirements of the trees. Knowledge of the safety procedures required in the work, including what particular apparatus and methods should be used for a given job.
• Tree Specialist 1 requirements
  • • Practical knowledge of growth requirements of plants and trees in general and/or practical knowledge of grounds equipment.
    • Basic tree identification knowledge.
    • Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to understand and follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing.
    • Basic computer systems knowledge for work order and time entry.
    • Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, as directed: including but not limited to power chain saws, stump grinders, chippers, pruners, tractors, farm implements, boom lift trucks.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.
• Prefer Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Must have Tree Worker Certification. Certified Arborist preferred.

Physical Requirements*:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.
• Ability to climb and work as high as 120 feet.
• Constantly stand/walk, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), twist/bend/stoop/squat, each/work above shoulders, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Frequently use a telephone, perform work which requires light/fine/forceful grasping, operate hand/or foot controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 20-40lbs unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Occasionally perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, write by hand, kneel/crawl, shovel/rake/sweep/chop, and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh greater than 40lbs unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Working Conditions:

• Required to wear appropriate issued uniform.
• May be required to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, including holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to poison oak, pollen, dust and/or other allergens, and/or insects including ticks.

Work Standards:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/workplace-essentials/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining/seiu-higher-education-workers

The expected pay range for this position is $38.64 (Step 1) to $46.73 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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