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Pruner - Full Time at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort Anaheim, CA $30 - $37/hour

Job Description

(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.)

At Disneyland Resort, a Pruner provides day-to-day tree care for the Resort urban forest, under the direction of an Arboricultural Manager. Duties include maintaining trees and Resort aesthetics in accordance with the appropriate theme of the specific area of the property while ensuring the comfort and safety of our Guests and Cast Members.

Basic Qualifications :
Schedule Availability
  • Must be open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off
Qualifications
  • Must have experience performing the duties and actions listed under Responsibilities, above.
  • Must have a valid California Driver's License
  • Must possess a Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC-CTW) certification or the level of ability to obtain a Certified Tree Worker qualification
  • At least 18 years of age


Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 2:00 AM, while some may end as late as 10:30 AM.
This roles is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $30.26 to $36.89 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit:

$62k - $77k beats the market for Tree Trimmers and Pruners nationally

National salary averages
$62k - $77k
↑ 38% vs typical mid-level
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$38k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $79k

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+3%
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17% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

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Labor data: BLS 2024