Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

General Description:

Department: Facilities Maintenance (Union)

Position Category: Full Time

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; required
• 3-5 years tree care experience and/or specialized job-related training preferred
• Arborist skill training, required
• Perform basic math functions; required

Knowledge & Skills:

• The ability to perform tree and plant species identification in the field required.
• Knowledge and skill to safely use the following equipment and follow equipment instructions: riding and walking lawn mower, wood chipper, log splitter, chain saw, forklift, bobcat, aerial lift, string trimmers, leaf blower, lawn edgers, and university vehicles.
• Considers safety in all aspects of the execution of the work to contribute to a safe environment for the students, staff, co-workers, faculty, tenants and visitors in accordance with IIT Environmental Health and Safety, and other Federal, and/or State Agencies.
• Ability to maintain compliance with IIT safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment through the use of Personal Protective Equipment, as required, such as safety eyeglasses, masks, etc.
• Knows how to keep working area safe, wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and on a team.
• Ability to follow controlled access area policies and procedures.
• Use computer operations related to position requirements.
• Understanding of work orders, use of smart phones or other field based technology.
• Communicate effectively in English; both verbal and written; required
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Read and interpret landscape design plans for planting of trees, shrubs, etc.
• Read instructions of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other chemical use and applications and equipment.

• Ability to follow directions and know when to escalate questions to Grounds Foreman or Arboretum Manager.

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About Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Inter-professional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7400.

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