Georgia Institute of Technology · 1 day ago
Tree Assistant Monday - Friday 6:25am-2:55pm
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16/hr - $21.12/hr
2+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, and they are seeking a Tree Assistant to assist the Tree Surgeon by operating equipment and maintaining tools. The role involves participating in tree care activities, assisting with safety measures, and performing various daily tasks related to landscaping and tree maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Operate equipment to include chainsaw, chipper, auger, other power equipment such as water tanks and hand tools
Assist tree surgeon with operational and safety issues including running rope, pruning, pruning, pulling and hauling branches, and monitoring site for bystanders and properties
Participate in new tree care by assisting Tree Surgeon in planting, watering, fertilizing, staking and mulching. Manually prunes trees to 7 inches per campus standard
Perform daily tasks including loading truck, Toro Lift, sharpening chainsaws, operating vehicles, checking fluids, dispensing gasoline and operating radios
Assist in campus emergencies including tornado, hurricane, and ice and snow events cleanup
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Valid Georgia Driver's license
Two years of job related experience
Working knowledge of tree work safety, pruning, chipping, watering, lifting, pulling and hauling debris, and operating equipment, vehicles and radio
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercial Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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