Tree Climber In-Training

SavATree•Vineyard Haven, MA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes. In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape. You will trained in everything from climbing techniques, chainsaw safety, plant identification, pest identification, tree identification etc. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

Requirements

A desire to work outdoors
A Valid U.S. Driver’s license to drive company vehicles
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Valid Driver’s license with clean DMV record

Nice To Haves

How to climb trees (without spurs!)
Proper tree pruning techniques
How to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics
Tree care safety standards
Chainsaw and equipment operation

Responsibilities

Working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients.
Involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care.
Safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.