Arborist Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities, which includes buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Arboriculture Group is responsible for the inventory, care and maintenance of all UT Knoxville campus trees. The Arborist Technician II performs tree maintenance and tree removal work in support of the UTK Campus Arborist and the Arboricultural mission of the UT Facilities Services Landscape Services Division.

• Performs general tree care work: including pruning and removal of trees using rope and saddle climbing and/or aerial lifts to access tree canopies. 
• Operates chainsaws and various specialized tools necessary for the performance of tree care work such as ropes, saddles, pole saws, pole pruners, handsaws and advanced rigging equipment.
• Implements daily work activities of the crew.
• Ensures work is carried out safely and efficiently. 
• Assists with training in the field regarding tree care operations, safety standards and organizational policies.
• Drives trucks and operates various equipment such as aerial lifts, brush chippers, skid loaders and stump grinders.
• Applies pesticides for control of diseases and insects of trees and shrubs and weed control.
• Plants trees according to established standard methods.