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Arborist Apprenticeship – Morris Arboretum & Gardens Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA at University of Pennsylvania
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Posted Job Title
Arborist Apprenticeship – Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee – Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania inspires an understanding of the relationship between plants, people and place through
education
, research and horticultural display. Located in the Northwest section of the city, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a destination for plant lovers from Philadelphia and beyond. The home to a collection of more than 13,000 woody plants and host to special and educational events.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a hub for botany, horticulture and urban forestry and a special part of Penn.
Job Description
The Arboriculture Apprentice works alongside the Arborist team in maintaining and caring for the trees on the Morris Arboretum’s 167 acres. The apprentice participates in all aspects of tree care management, including tree pruning, tree removal, hazard inspection, tree support systems and integrated pest management. The apprentice will learn climbing techniques and basic arboriculture concepts. The Arboriculture Apprenticeship is physically demanding and involves climbing and working in trees at heights in excess 60-80 ft.
This position is supported by the Walter W. Root Memorial Arborist Apprenticeship Endowment.
Duties
* Develop and practice skills in all aspects of tree care (e.g. tree pruning, cabling and bracing and integrated pest management)
* Become a safe, effective, and efficient climber.
* Operate heavy machinery such as chippers and large trucks with trailers.
* Become proficient and confident with the maintenance and use of a chainsaw.
* Participate in teaching and developing various arboricultural classes and demonstrations.
* Assist the Outreach Arborist Team with consulting projects, tree inventories and assessments.
* Take part in watering plants and containers on a rotating weekend schedule
* Learn to follow proper safety practices.
* Demonstrate pruning skills using CODIT philosophy and assist in formative pruning of the Arboretum’s plant collection.
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Title: Arborist Apprenticeship – Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Company: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
