Crew Member/Tree Technician

Rain Shadow Consulting • Friday Harbor, WA

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Rain Shadow Consulting, based on Orcas Island, Washington, has been providing professional and high-quality tree care, forestry, consulting, and ecological restoration services in San Juan County since 2005. They work with a diverse range of clients, including individual homeowners, the regional utility company, and non-profit organizations focused on conservation and rare species restoration. Their sister company, Orcas Biomass, produces and sells lumber and mulch products from recycled woody material.

Requirements

• 2-4 years tree care/arboriculture or landscaping experience
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving/backing trailers
• Must enjoy working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety consciousness
• Environmental ethic
• Ability to be a team player
• Communication skills (verbal and digital)
• Desire and ability to learn new skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous tree service work
• Tree thinning/fuels reduction experience
• Utility tree trimming experience

Responsibilities

• Tree care
• Forestry
• Consulting
• Ecological restoration
• Working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Potentially long hours and trips to outer islands
• Working primarily 4-day work weeks

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401k with 6% company match
• Sick leave
• Paid training
• Paid travel
• Opportunities to attend company-sponsored training
• Opportunities to pursue ISA Certified Arborist and/or other certifications
• Temporary housing available on Orcas Island
• $1000 sign-on bonus ($250 at sign-on, $750 after 12 months)
• Relocation expense reimbursement available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed