Position Purpose
Working with the Tree Warden, provides continuing maintenance and care to approximately 1200 trees of numerous and various species on the College campus and nearby areas.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- High school graduate with formal training in Tree Management.
- Five years of relevant experience.
- State license to apply pesticides required.
- Must have a CDL Class B License; must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be able to pass a hearing test each year.
- A NH Pesticide license with the following two categories is required:
- Shade and ornamental pest control (G1)
- Right-of-way and commercial weed and brush control (B)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of a variety of trees, the diseases, fungi and insect pests with which they can be afflicted, and the treatment thereof.
- Knowledge of how to plant trees.
- Knowledge of pruning and fertilization practices.
- Ability to climb trees.
- Ability to oversee the work of contractors.
- Knowledgeable in the safe handling of pesticides.
- Skill in working in and around aerial lifts.
- Skill in working with ropes, saddles and harnesses.
- Skill in the use and basic maintenance of chain saws and other tools/equipment related to tree maintenance work.
- Ability to lift and handle tree debris.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Nathaniel Moore, Horticulture & Landscape Supervisor
Department Contact Phone Number
646-3605
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Nathaniel Moore, Horticulture & Landscape Supervisor
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (6/22/26) THROUGH (6/28/26).
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