Tree Climber

Complete Landscaping Service•Sterling, VA

11d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Landscaping Services, part of Monarch Landscape Companies, provides commercial landscape maintenance and construction services throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The Tree Climber performs tree-care work, including climbing trees over 15 feet and working on branches and truck platforms. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and physically demanding tasks. The employer provides training and emphasizes safety, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Requirements

At least one year of professional tree climbing experience.
Knowledge of basic tree care principles, cabling, pruning techniques, tree identification, and disease identification.
Ability and willingness to climb trees over 15 feet and perform work on branches and truck platforms.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull 25–50 pounds, and to bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and walk.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Knowledge of or ability to learn aerial rescue, proper use of PPE, hazard recognition, Dig Alert procedures, tree removal techniques, basic knots and rope operation for rigging, and emergency tree rescue procedures; these topics are covered in monthly training and employees are expected to know them.
Excellent work ethic and ability to arrive at work on time each day.

Responsibilities

Trim, top, and reshape trees.
Use chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers to remove dead and excess branches.
Transplant and remove trees and shrubs.
Split logs.
Operate chipping equipment.
Inspect trees for disease or pest problems.

Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, term life/AD&D, and supplemental insurance.
Company-provided life/AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Six paid holidays.
Three days of paid bereavement leave.
Five days of paid jury duty leave.
Employee Equity Program.
Paid time off starting at one week per year.
Sick pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance.
On-demand pay through a partnership with DailyPay.
Referral bonus programs.
Gym membership and mobile carrier discounts.
Education assistance.
Learning Management System.
Career advancement opportunities.
Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.