Tree Assessment Specialist

Overview

Individuals assigned as a Tree Assessment Specialist are responsible for providing tree inspections and documentation for the Disneyland Resort urban forest and completing work in a safe and efficient manner. Tree Assessment Specialist may also provide landscape maintenance for the Disneyland Resort properties while completing work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Tree Assessment:
  Perform daily and routine tree inspections including, but not limited to, tree installation and maintenance activities, soil and planter preparation, planting, and structural-tree pruning and removal.
• Supervise general plant health, ensure accurate irrigation, and make adjustments to mitigate physical and environmental factors that would adversely affect the health of the landscaped area.
• Supervise and perform tree-related work to meet ANSI A300 standards.
• Use tree-inventory software and hardware for documentation.
• Conduct investigations, analysis, and diagnosis of tree-related structure, pest, or disease issues.
• Operate tree-inspection hardware.

• Perform daily and routine landscape maintenance including tree installation, soil and planter preparation, planting, spent flower removal, and pruning.
• Conduct investigations, analysis, and diagnosis of tree-related structure, pest, or disease issues.
• Operate tree-inspection hardware.

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Flexibility and adaptability (may work in a variety of areas, conditions, and/or have changing shift start and end times).
• Perseverance and courtesy.
• Positive attitude (ability to remain positive regardless of current task).
• Proactive (immediately communicates concerns and reacts to situations).
• Positive demeanor in interactions with Guests and Cast Members.
• Receptive to special requests.
• Committed and reliable (reports for scheduled shifts).
• Detail-oriented; ability to complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality.
• Ability to address and build appropriate solutions.
• Strong verbal communication skills (ability to positively engage with Guests, team members, and management).

• Validated understanding of tree, insect, and disease identification.
• Tree-identification knowledge.
• Structural pruning ability.
• Knowledge of soils and fertilizers.
• Knowledge of cultural principles for optimum tree health.

• Designated ISA Certified Arborist.
• Holds active Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ).

• Background in Horticulture, Urban Forestry, Natural Science, or Entomology.
• Tree-maintenance or installation experience.
• Irrigation hardware and techniques.
• Tree-risk assessment experience and knowledge.
• Qualified Applicator license.
• Experience with spray equipment and application of pesticides.
• Knowledge of principles of landscape construction and installation.

Those assigned to the Gardener position are required to attend an annual Hearing Conservation Training class. They are also required to submit to an annual audiometric exam.