Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $25.72 - Midpoint: $32.16 (Hourly N8)
Department/Organization: 504103 - Grounds
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.
Job Summary: The Tree Trimmer Team Lead coordinates and leads the daily activities of the tree trimming crew engaged in pruning, trimming, removal, storm response, and general tree maintenance operations across campus. Provides leadership, technical guidance, and operational support to crew members while monitoring productivity, workmanship, and overall job performance. Oversees and performs tree pruning and maintenance operations in accordance with ANSI A300 tree pruning standards and industry best practices. Operates specialized equipment and vehicles used for tree maintenance. Performs advanced climbing, blocking, rigging, cabling, and bracing techniques to safely remove or lower limbs and tree sections while minimizing risk to pedestrians, vehicles, buildings, utilities, athletic venues, and surrounding campus landscapes. Works closely with Horticulturists to identify and plan work activities.
Additional Department Summary: Supervises a crew of 1-6 employees as needed. Provides necessary training and will act as a lead worker. Works on-call, early hours, weekends, special events, and holidays as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of arborist or tree trimmer experience. Must have valid U.S. class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work overtime. Ability to work long days on your feet, including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to obtain Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture within six (6) months of hire.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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