Tree Climber / Aesthetic Pruning - Bilingual English/Spanish
About The Position
In this position, you’ll join a highly experienced team of certified professionals who are known for their ability to prune specialty trees, and excellent customer service. This is a great job for someone who has high attention to detail and is an artist of sorts. Aesthetic pruning is a creative and scientific method of pruning trees and shrubs to enhance their beauty and fit them into a garden's design. It is based on Japanese garden techniques and bonsai. The person we hire will be interested in training to become our lead Pruner over the next two years. The person who fills this position should have at least one year of experience as a professional tree Climber. They will be comfortable working at heights for up to 8 hours per day, will be physically fit; able to ascend and descend tall ladders throughout the day, and eager to learn AESTHETIC PRUNING quickly in order to be promoted. (NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with the term, aesthetic pruning, please watch several videos on YouTube.)
Requirements
- ONE YEAR experience as a TREE CLIMBER or production Arborists (a professional who works full-time to trim, clear, and remove trees) is required; more experience is better, of course.
- The ability to speak SPANISH is a requirement of the job. At least “Arborist Spanish” so you can direct your colleagues
- The ability to speak ENGLISH WELL IS A MUST. (Yes, there will be a test in both English and Spanish).
- Clean and current California Driver's License : NO LICENSE, NO JOB
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Physically fit, able to lift +/-40 pounds, and work comfortably at heights for much of the workday
- The standard stuff: Communication (accurate written, and verbal), time management, problem solving, being able to take notes on your phone, and being able to work an 8-hour shift without using your phone for non-work purposes (except at lunch, break or for an emergency)
- Soft skills: The ability to lead by example, being extremely hardworking, being emotionally intelligent (having the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.)
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with a roping system (Double or Single Rope Technique) a plus
- A proven record of using chainsaws, harnesses, ropes, safely a plus
- Bonus points tree certifications or coursework related to tree trimming, maintenance, and/or arboriculture
- Bonus points for having served in a supervisory position
- Bonus points for having a Class-A driver’s license in good standing
Responsibilities
- Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Daily climbing to heights of between 10-to-80 feet using a variety of climbing systems including a combination of SRT, DRT, and DdRT.
- Eventually, leading your own team. This job will require at-home study in order to reach Aesthetic Pruning Lead within two years.
- Learning aesthetic pruning at work from our Lead and on your own through videos and on-site and online learning.
- Installing bracing, cabling, and lightning protection systems
- Working in the tree canopy to prune, thin, and remove unnecessary growth and dead wood
- Ensuring the health, safety and beauty of trees
- Providing routine tree maintenance, plus insect and disease management
- Performing emergency tree services: removing fallen trees from driveways, structures, etc.
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Ensuring all work sites are kept clean and free of hazards
- Serving as part of a multi-person crew that typically includes a Climber/Foreman and Ground Crew
- Being aware of and hitting bid targets; the number of hours allotted to each job each day
- Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
- Properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, ladders, and aerial lifts) once trained
- Operating our trucks and equipment in a safe manner
- Overseeing the grinding of material, raking, blowing and collecting leaves; disposing of debris
- Participating in routine safety meetings
- Assisting with developing processes to increase efficiency
- Helping members of your team correct their timecards, if needed
Benefits
- 50% contribution toward medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees
- Paid vacation (earned/accrued as you accumulate hours)
- 5 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Access to a 401(k) account
- Company-issued safety equipment, gear, and clothing
- Employee referral program
- Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement
- Tree industry certification and license reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
