Arborist Intern
Job Description
Installation and maintenance of university trees by operating various trucks, utility carts, water tanks, chainsaws, and small power and hands tools. The position performs daily routine maintenance for tools and pre-trip inspections for trucks and equipment. Update tree inventory with tree identification and measurement. Perform tree assessments and manage data for urban forestry analysis.
Required Qualifications
General maintenance skills/knowledge/abilities.
Must be able to walk and stand excessively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 50 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, and twist.
Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electronically powered and manual equipment.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and vendors.
Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students and visitors.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Band
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$16 per hour
Hours per week
Varies based on schedule
Review Date
Open Until Filled
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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