Landscape Technician Tree Care

• Location N2093 COUNTY RD N,Appleton, WI, ,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Tree Care
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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Help protect, preserve, and enhance the health and beauty of trees and landscapes! As a Tree Care Technician, you will play a hands-on role in providing professional tree care and plant health services for residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Working alongside experienced team members and industry professionals, you will help maintain healthy trees, improve landscape vitality, and provide specialized services that enhance the safety, appearance, and long-term health of our clients' properties.

From tree pruning and removals to stump grinding, plant health care treatments, and aerial tree work, this position offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills while working with professional equipment and proven arboricultural practices in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Commit to Excellence: Deliver safe, professional, high-quality tree care and plant health services on every job.
• Commit to Safety: Follow industry best practices and established safety procedures to protect our team, clients, property, and surrounding environment.
• Commit to Growth: Continue learning, developing technical skills, and pursuing professional advancement in arboriculture and plant health care.
• Commit to Teamwork: Support your teammates, exceed client expectations, and make a positive impact in our community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside Tree Care Managers, crew leaders, and fellow technicians to complete tree care and plant health projects safely, efficiently, and within established timelines.
• Perform tree pruning, trimming, canopy maintenance, and removal of dead, damaged, or hazardous branches to support tree health, structure, and safety.
• Assist with tree removals, including jobsite preparation, equipment setup, controlled removal procedures, and cleanup.
• Operate and assist with stump grinders and related equipment to remove tree stumps and support site restoration.
• Participate in aerial tree care operations, including work performed from aerial lifts and other approved access equipment, in accordance with training, qualifications, and safety requirements.
• Support climbing and elevated tree care operations when properly trained, equipped, and authorized.
• Assist with plant health care services, including tree and shrub inspections, pest and disease identification, fertilization, soil improvement, and prescribed treatment applications.
• Help identify signs of plant stress, insect activity, disease, nutrient deficiencies, and other conditions that may affect tree and landscape health.
• Apply or assist with approved plant health care treatments in accordance with product labels, company procedures, and applicable regulations, when properly licensed or authorized.
• Assist with tree planting, soil care, root zone management, and other services that promote long-term tree health and vitality.
• Operate and maintain tree care equipment, including chainsaws, pole saws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts, and other specialised tools, as trained and authorised.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, vehicles, and safety gear.
• Maintain clean, organised, and secure jobsites while protecting surrounding landscapes, structures, vehicles, and client property.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, equipment operation, and jobsite communication.
• Assist with coordinating equipment, materials, treatment products, and jobsite requirements to support efficient daily operations.
• Work collaboratively with managers, crew leaders, and fellow technicians to meet project schedules, service standards, and client expectations.
• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship to develop arboricultural knowledge, equipment operating skills, and plant health care expertise.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, coworkers, and other industry professionals while representing Vande Hey's with professionalism and integrity.
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

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