Groundsman
About The Position
Joshua Tree Experts is hiring an experienced Tree Care Groundsperson to work alongside a 2- to 4-person tree crew. The role assists with tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations, and is responsible for communicating with crew members and the public while climbers are working in trees or aerial lift trucks. The Groundsperson helps prepare equipment and vehicles, maintains safe work and drop zones, performs pruning and reducing, operates tree-care equipment, loads and unloads logs and debris, and maintains equipment. The position requires following crew directions and safety procedures, arriving on time, maintaining a professional image, and providing friendly customer service. Joshua Tree Experts offers paid training for classroom work, seminars, certification testing, and related certification expenses.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in tree-care operations.
- Valid driver's license.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid and CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the crew with daily equipment and vehicle preparation.
- Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
- Perform pruning and reducing.
- Safely use tree-care equipment, including gas-powered saws, pole saws, pole clips, and chippers.
- Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
- Report to work on time each day.
- Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers.
- Maintain a professional image and provide friendly, excellent customer service.
- Maintain and service equipment as needed.
- Follow the company's safety culture and safety procedures.
- Set up safety and traffic-control measures at job sites.
- Communicate with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.
- Assist with tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations.
Benefits
- Paid training for classroom work, seminars, certification testing, and related certification expenses.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- A culture focused on safety.
- A company that values work/life balance.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
