Pruner Jobs for OPT Students
Pruner jobs on OPT are most common in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping, fields where hands-on, seasonal work is the norm. Your OPT authorization covers this work as long as it's directly related to your degree field, so students in plant science, horticulture, or forestry programs are well positioned.
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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.
Responsibilities:
Climbing: Must be able to enter a tree (10 to 150 feet) via safe climbing practices under WC-CTW, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and ANSI Z133.1 guidelines, as well as safely use an aerial lift under DLR guidelines. Ability to gain proficiency and knowledge of different climbing systems is required.
Pruning: Must be able to prune young and mature trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 pruning standards, as well as Disney Show quality standards. Must be capable of safely using hand pruners, pole pruners, hand saws, pole saws and chainsaws to complete the job.
Young Tree Care:
Planting: Must be able to plant 15-gallon, 24-inch box trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 standards. Shoveling, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25-100 lbs.) are involved.
Transplanting: Must be able to box up to a 24-inch root ball. Shoveling, strapping, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25-100 lbs).
Staking New Trees: Must be proficient in staking, use of a ladder, stake pounder, and other staking tools.
Inventory Maintenance and Inspection: Involves tree tagging, tree inspection, recording of data in field and on the Access Database Inventory Program. Must have the ability to understand Arboriculture in regards to tree health and structure defects, as well as the ability to input data into the Access computer program.
Mature Tree Care:
Cabling and Bracing: Must be familiar with hardware and ISA/ANSI Z133.1 installation guidelines.
Rigging: Must have the ability to safely perform rigging operations under the standards found in ISA/ANSI Z133.1. Must have the ability to gain proficiency and knowledge of different rigging systems.
Removals: Must be proficient in safely removing trees (10-150 feet) using tools specified for pruning.
Groundwork: Involves safely securing the work area, providing ground assistance to the climber(s) in the tree (knot knowledge), removing and loading, safely reducing the size of debris with a chainsaw, and safe chipper operation under ISA/ANSI Z133.1 standards.
Emergencies: Must be able to handle and react to stressful emergency situations within the tree crew, as well as other possible Cast Member or Guest needs. Must be available on an on-call basis 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC-CTW) certification.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
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 role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After clicking “Apply for this job” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.
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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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
(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.
Responsibilities:
Climbing: Must be able to enter a tree (10 to 150 feet) via safe climbing practices under WC-CTW, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and ANSI Z133.1 guidelines, as well as safely use an aerial lift under DLR guidelines. Ability to gain proficiency and knowledge of different climbing systems is required.
Pruning: Must be able to prune young and mature trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 pruning standards, as well as Disney Show quality standards. Must be capable of safely using hand pruners, pole pruners, hand saws, pole saws and chainsaws to complete the job.
Young Tree Care:
Planting: Must be able to plant 15-gallon, 24-inch box trees using ISA and ANSI Z133.1 standards. Shoveling, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25-100 lbs.) are involved.
Transplanting: Must be able to box up to a 24-inch root ball. Shoveling, strapping, bending, pushing/pulling and lifting (25-100 lbs).
Staking New Trees: Must be proficient in staking, use of a ladder, stake pounder, and other staking tools.
Inventory Maintenance and Inspection: Involves tree tagging, tree inspection, recording of data in field and on the Access Database Inventory Program. Must have the ability to understand Arboriculture in regards to tree health and structure defects, as well as the ability to input data into the Access computer program.
Mature Tree Care:
Cabling and Bracing: Must be familiar with hardware and ISA/ANSI Z133.1 installation guidelines.
Rigging: Must have the ability to safely perform rigging operations under the standards found in ISA/ANSI Z133.1. Must have the ability to gain proficiency and knowledge of different rigging systems.
Removals: Must be proficient in safely removing trees (10-150 feet) using tools specified for pruning.
Groundwork: Involves safely securing the work area, providing ground assistance to the climber(s) in the tree (knot knowledge), removing and loading, safely reducing the size of debris with a chainsaw, and safe chipper operation under ISA/ANSI Z133.1 standards.
Emergencies: Must be able to handle and react to stressful emergency situations within the tree crew, as well as other possible Cast Member or Guest needs. Must be available on an on-call basis 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker (WC-CTW) certification.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
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 role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After clicking “Apply for this job” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.
KEYWORD: DLR Casting, dlrcasting, Disneyland Resort Casting Hourly Jobs, DLRResortRoles, DLR Resort Roles, Facilities, HeroesWorkHere, WC-CTW, CTW, WCCTW, InternationalSocietyofArboriculture, International Society of Arboriculture, ISA, ANSI, tree tagging, tree inspection, pruning, tree climbing, treeclimbing, arborist, arboriculture, WesternChapterCertifiedTreeWorker, Western Chapter Certified Tree Worker
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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Pruner
Confirm your work is degree-related
OPT requires that your job be directly related to your degree. Pruning work qualifies for horticulture, plant science, arboriculture, and forestry students. Document how your daily tasks connect to your coursework before accepting any offer.
Report your employer to your DSO promptly
You must report your employer's name, address, and job title to your Designated School Official within 10 days of starting work. Failing to do so puts your OPT authorization at risk, even if the job itself is fully compliant.
Clarify your employment type upfront
Pruner roles are often seasonal or contract-based. OPT permits both full-time and part-time work, but during post-completion OPT you must work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status throughout your authorization period.
Track your unemployment days carefully
OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment for most students. Seasonal pruning work has natural gaps between contracts, so keep precise records of your start and end dates to avoid accidentally exceeding that limit.
Ask employers about E-Verify before applying
STEM OPT extension applicants must work for an E-Verify employer. If your degree is in a STEM field and you plan to extend, confirm E-Verify enrollment with any prospective pruning or horticulture employer before committing to the role.
Use your practical experience to strengthen future petitions
Documented pruning and horticulture experience, especially with measurable outcomes like crop yield improvements or disease reduction rates, strengthens future H-2A, H-1B, or EB-3 petitions if you pursue long-term agricultural career sponsorship.
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Can I work as a pruner on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as horticulture, plant science, arboriculture, or forestry. OPT authorizes practical training that is directly related to your major, so the connection between your pruning work and your degree program must be documentable and genuine.
Where can I find pruner jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for pruner and horticulture roles with employers open to OPT work authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and explaining your work authorization status at each step.
Does seasonal pruning work count toward my OPT period?
Yes, but gaps between seasonal contracts count toward your 90-day unemployment limit. If one pruning contract ends in March and your next doesn't start until May, those weeks count as unemployment days. Staying under 90 cumulative days is critical to maintaining valid post-completion OPT status.
Can I work for multiple pruning employers simultaneously on OPT?
Yes. OPT permits concurrent employment with multiple employers, as long as each role is related to your degree field and you're working at least 20 hours per week in total. Report each employer separately to your DSO and keep documentation showing how each position relates to your academic program.
Is pruning work eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your qualifying degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as agricultural science with a STEM CIP code, and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Horticulture and plant science programs sometimes carry STEM designation, but you should verify your specific program's CIP code with your international student office before assuming eligibility.
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