What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Arborist position at CW Talent?
WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
1. Works in a safe manner at all times to protect self, coworkers, the public, guests and property. Stays current on all safety regulations and procedures and preforms work tasks in compliance with regulations and procedures. Enforces safety policies, regulations and procedures. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing for each job.
2. Performs all arboricultural practices and clean-up work in a safe and professional manner, including tree climbing, rigging, pruning, take down, cabling, bracing, lightening protection, stump removal, aeration, fertilization, injection and other related duties.
3.Operates and maintains all hand and powered equipment normally used in the tree care and landscape industry, such as, but not limited to saws, chippers, drills, blowers, etc.
4. Ability to operate and maintain large equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, forklifts, bucket trucks, tractors, snow plows, and similar machinery.
5. Demonstrates a general knowledge of tree identification and cultural requirements, and ability to recognize common disease symptoms and structural defects.
6. Participates in seminars or other Colonial Williamsburg sponsored educational programs related to tree care.
7. Assists in support operations for landscape and other departments.
8. Performs other landscape maintenance duties as required.
9. On call 24/7, 365 days per year. Responds to and performs emergency landscape clean-up work due to bad weather (storms, ice, snow, etc.) to make Colonial Williamsburg and its environs safe for all visitors and employees.
10. Ability to interact positively with the public; to answer questions and represent the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: Has knowledge and basic skills of arboriculture practices normally gained through one to three years’ experience in the tree care industry. Ability to read instructions and write reports. Able to work a flexible schedule, to include being on standby at the manager’s request on evenings, weekends and holidays. Must possess a valid driver’s license. The driver’s license must be maintained current and valid.
Preferred: Ability to climb using SRT or DRT arboriculture methods. Capable of operating large equipment, ie. skid steer and loader.
About Colonial Williamsburg:
From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 1670–1840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.
Our Team:
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team. As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
