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Arborist Intern; Morris Arboretum

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $15/hr. USD

This position starts March 2022 and ends December 2022; it is a nine month internship. The Arboriculture Intern works alongside the Arborist in maintaining and caring for the trees on the Morris Arboretum's 167 acres. The intern participates in all aspects of tree care management, including tree pruning, tree removal, hazard inspection, tree support systems and integrated pest management. The intern will learn climbing techniques and basic arboriculture concepts. The Arboriculture Internship is physically demanding and involves climbing and working in trees at heights in excess 60-80 ft.

Job Description Summary

The Morris Arboretum 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 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 is a hub for botany, horticulture and urban forestry and a special part of Penn.

Job Description

The Arboriculture Intern works alongside the Arborist in maintaining and caring for the trees on the Morris Arboretum's 167 acres. The intern participates in all aspects of tree care management, including tree pruning, tree removal, hazard inspection, tree support systems and integrated pest management. The intern will learn climbing techniques and basic arboriculture concepts. The Arboriculture Internship is physically demanding and involves climbing and working in trees at heights in excess 60-80 ft.

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

• Demonstrate knowledge of proper pesticide use--handling, mixing, applying and clean up of pesticide equipment

• Water greenhouses on a rotating weekend schedule

• Participate in Horticulture Department project days

• Learn to safely operate the following equipment: string trimmer, push mower, leaf blower, brush hog, golf cart, riding mower, backhoe, tractor, dump truck, and skid steer

• Be an enthusiastic ambassador for the Arboretum through positive interactions with guests, members and staff

• Perform additional duties as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• An academic background in forestry, horticulture, landscaping or a related field

• Basic tree climbing ability is helpfulBe able and willing to work on uneven terrain

• Be able and willing to lift at least 25 lbs.

• Be able and willing to work independently and as part of a team

• Be able and willing to work in all weather conditions

• A valid driver's license is required​

Whomever is selected for this part-time position should expect to work upwards of 40 hours a week depending on operational need. This internship will run approximately 9 month's in duration

Pay Range

$15.00/hr. USD

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Apply at: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Morris-Arboretum/Arborist-Intern--Morris-Arboretum_JR00041851

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