Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber/Arborist and become a vital part of maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe landscapes. In this energetic role, you will utilize your climbing skills and horticultural knowledge to assess, prune, and care for trees of all types. Your expertise will help enhance the safety, aesthetics, and longevity of trees while ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental best practices. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop your skills, and contribute to the community.
Responsibilities
- Safely climb trees using rigging techniques, harnesses, and climbing gear to perform pruning, trimming, or removal tasks.
- Operate bucket trucks and bucket lifts to access high branches efficiently and securely.
- Conduct thorough tree assessments to identify health issues, structural weaknesses, or hazards that require intervention.
- Perform tree trimming and pruning to promote healthy growth, remove dead or hazardous limbs, and shape trees for aesthetic appeal.
- Use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools to map and document tree locations, health status, and maintenance history.
- Assist in landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, and general landscaping to support overall site aesthetics.
- Apply knowledge of horticulture principles to ensure proper tree care practices that support growth and vitality.
Requirements
- Proven growing experience with trees, shrubs, or landscape plants; horticulture background preferred.
- Ability to safely operate bucket trucks, bucket lifts, and rigging equipment with proper training or certification.
- Knowledge of rigging techniques for safe removal or pruning of large branches or trees.
- Familiarity with GIS mapping tools is a plus for documenting work sites accurately.
- Strong understanding of tree care practices including trimming, pruning, planting, and health assessment.
- Physical fitness to climb trees regularly while wearing safety gear; comfort working at high heights in various weather conditions.
- Prior experience in landscaping or lawn care is advantageous but not mandatory; a willingness to learn is essential.
- Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills directly contribute to safer communities and greener environments!
Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
