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TREE PRUNER*
Job Title: TREE PRUNER*
Job Code: 0661
FLSA: N
Job Level: 05
Revised Date: 11/19/1987
Job Family: JF 19
Occupational Summary
Perform various duties in the pruning, spraying, and painting or tarring of Duke University trees and shrubs.
Work Performed
Prune dead and excess branches from trees and shrubs including the topping of tall trees.
Treat diseased or damaged trees or shrubbery with paint, tar or other chemicals in order to facilitate growth. Spray trees, shrubs and lawns with chemicals including the mixing of such solutions.
Operate such equipment as chain saws, power saws, pole pruner, and pole saws in the cutting and pruning of trees and shrubs.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires the ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
Experience
Work requires six months experience with small landscaping power tools and equipment.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
