JOB KEY FOR
PRUNERS
Pruners prune and treat ornamental and shade trees and shrubs in yards
and parks to improve their appearance, health, and value. They cut
away dead and excess branches from trees using handsaws, pruning hooks,
sheers, and clippers. They may use truck-mounted hydraulic lifts and
power pruners, and they may scrape decayed matter from cavities in
trees and fill holes with cement to promote healing and prevent further
deterioration. Does not include workers who also perform the duties of
Sprayers and Applicators or Lawn Maintenance Workers.
Local estimates of jobs in this occupation are not available.
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