Supervisor, Arborist

 Duties: 

• Supervises, organizes, coordinates and directs Tree crew. Performs the necessary tasks to accomplish the goals set forth by the Landscape Department.
• Performs technical and semi-technical duties required in the propagation of trees.
• Directs and supervises the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, including heavy equipment.
• Responsible for all pruning and maintenance tasks on campus trees
• Moves heavy trees and shrubs requiring care
• Maintains records on tree maintenance activities and equipment usage
• Identifies trees and shrubs requiring care.
• Prepares and approves employee time cards and prepares routine reports
• Performs minor maintenance on chain saws, hand tools, and related equipment.
• Selects and trains personnel, evaluates performance, and makes salary recommendations.
• Processes requisitions to stock and maintain supply inventory.
• Ensures safety of all personnel and proper operation and security of Tree equipment.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: None

Required Experience: 36 months experience in landscape and grounds management.

Skills:

• Basic math skills
• Uses tools or equipment with proficiency
• Reads and interprets routine materials
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Ability to supervise

Department Preferences:

• 6 months of supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees and woody plants

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license to drive university vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Climbing and working at extreme heights of 50′ and above.
• Operating power equipment and hand tools while suspended at extreme heights of 50′ and above.
• Frequent and repeated bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Working with arms extended above head.
• Frequent lifting and carrying loads up to 100 pounds, up or down stairs.
• Exposure to physically demanding and potentially hazardous tasks.
• Loading and unloading truck, manually. Working in extreme weather conditions.
• Operating power equipment and using small hand tools.
• Frequent moving of heavy objects.
• Climbing ladders.
• Some overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures weather or other emergencies.

Supervision: Primary Supervisor

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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