Arborist

Job Overview

An Arborist executes tree care management programmes for trees and palms. He/She conducts tree inspection and risk assessment and prescribes remedies for tree health problems. He/She assist in the preparation of tree assessment reports to management for decision-making. The Arborist enjoys the great outdoors, being in nature and is passionate about tree protection and conservation. He/She must be willing to work beyond official hours to respond to tree emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive Tree Assessment Report.
• Attend to urgent and emergency tree matters after working hours.
• Conduct tree inspection and prescribe remedies for tree health problems.
• Able to carry out secondary inspection and the knowledge of tools such as resistographer, PICUS and generating reports and the recommendations
• Implement tree pruning and maintenance programme with term contractors and supervisors.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on arboriculture matters.
• Supervise staff to ensure correct tree pruning and cutting methods are being applied.

Qualifications:

• English speaking Certified Arborist
• ISA Certified arborist with 5 years of related field work
• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Others or equivalent.
• As and when necessary, to be able to work on weekends and Public holidays.