Certified Arborist

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Certified Arborist in Mombasa, Kenya. The role covers the maintenance of improved grounds, including trimming, pruning, tree health assessments and equipment operation, while meeting service level standards specified in J-1503050-06.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain improved grounds such as prestige areas, POL areas, tanks, fence lines, pipelines and berms to the service level standards of J-1503050-06.
• Trim and prune trees, shrubs and plants to promote their health, longevity and appearance.
• Trim vegetation around objects such as fences, walls, signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sidewalks, parking lots, power poles and building perimeters.
• 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 machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including safe equipment use and disposal of green waste.
• Coordinate landscaping schedules with grounds maintenance staff and document maintenance activities and inspections.
• Provide emergency support for storm damage and fallen trees, and liaise with facility management, utilities and project stakeholders.

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, able to travel internationally and pass contract medical requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization.
• Preferred: experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce, a country driver's licence, a country visa and experience on government or military facilities.

Required skills

• Knowledge of vegetation species, pruning techniques, disease diagnostics and treatment best practices.
• Proficiency with chainsaws, pruning tools and stump grinders.
• Understanding of landscaping and safety standards relevant to DoD operations.
• Physical ability to work outdoors, at heights and lifting heavy objects.