Certified Arborist - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Certified Arborist to support a US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The role maintains improved grounds so they look neat, well-kept and healthy, in line with DoD regulations and landscaping service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain improved grounds, including prestige areas, POL areas, tanks, fence lines, pipelines and berms, meeting Service Level Standards specified in J-1503050-06.
• Trim and prune trees, shrubs and plants, and vegetation around fences, walls, signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sidewalks, parking lots, power poles, guy wires and valve boxes.
• Assess tree and plant health, identifying pests, diseases and environmental factors, and recommend and carry out treatments such as fertilization, pruning and irrigation.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, pruners, shears, stump grinders and other landscaping equipment, and dispose of green waste safely.
• Coordinate landscaping schedules with grounds maintenance staff, document inspections and inspections, and liaise with facility management, utilities and project stakeholders.
• Provide emergency support for storm damage, fallen trees and other vegetation incidents.

Required profile

• Current ISA Certified Arborist certification or equivalent; 2-4 years of experience in arboriculture or grounds maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid passport, valid for at least one year, and ability to travel internationally; must pass contract medical requirements and obtain facility credentials.
• Preferred: prior experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce, a valid country driver's license, a country visa, and experience in government or military landscaping.

Required skills

• Pruning, tree health assessment, pest and disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating chainsaws, stump grinders and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of vegetation species, pruning techniques and DoD landscaping and safety standards.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights and lifting heavy objects.