Tree Care Specialist

Tree Care Specialist

Use your tree care skills to serve a greater mission. At Tree Trust we focus on transforming lives and landscapes through three divisions:
Career Pathways, Community Forestry, and Landscape Services. This position is located in our Landscape Services division which offers professional tree care and landscaping services at market rates with the profits supporting other Tree Trust programs including green industry skills and employment-readiness training to youth and young adults, and Twin Cities community urban canopy restoration initiatives.

From simple projects to complex designs, Landscape Services has the experience to complete tree and landscape projects to the highest standards – on time and on budget.

What you will get from this role:

• Purpose driven work. Your skills = funding that supports our urban forest and youth/young adults seeking greater economic security.
• Excellent benefits package includes vacation, sick, 10 paid holidays, 401(k), multiple health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, voluntary additional life insurance, employee assistance program, disability, and an FSA
• This position pays within the range of $20.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Job purpose:

To provide high-quality, efficient, safe, and timely services for Tree Trust clients, ensuring their satisfaction with our performance.

Job summary:

This position assists the Tree Care Supervisor in daily operations including commercial and residential property tree care maintenance, quality control, and safety.

Essential functions:

• Daily preparation of trucks, equipment, and inventory.
  • Report on time to prepare and review the work schedule with the Tree Care Supervisor.
  • Load all tools, gasoline, and other necessary equipment/materials. Make sure all equipment is secured safely.
  • Check oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and all lights are in working order.
• Follow instruction from supervisor to accurately perform and manage tree care tasks on client's property including all aspects of tree removal, pruning, etc.
  • Work in conjunction with the Tree Care Supervisor to ensure that work is implemented efficiently and according to contract specifics.
  • Provide labor associated with the maintenance of trees.
  • Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to: climbing, pruning, inspecting, tree removal, etc.
  • Receive openly all training including safety, equipment use, technique, etc.
  • Follow the proper use of safety equipment & personal protective equipment.
  • Address any questions or concerns with clients professionally. Communicate the client's questions & concerns to the Tree Care Supervisor immediately.
• Perform end-of-the-day duties.
  • Accurately record hours worked on employee time sheet. Complete all job site reports and inventory all materials used on the job.
  • Review and prepare for the next day's job.
  • Unload/load equipment & material, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc.
  • Clean, maintain and repair all tools and equipment. Report any damaged or broken equipment to the Tree Care Supervisor.
• Assist LS Construction and Lawn Maintenance department, as needed.
• Strictly adhere to Tree Trust's safety policies and procedures including the ANSI Z133 for Tree Care Operations
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/

Skills required:

• Ability and willingness to demonstrate Tree Trust's core values of Professional, Integrity, Commitment, Resilient, and Stewardship.
• 2 years of experience working for a professional tree care company.
• 2 years of experience operating power equipment including aerial lifts, chain saws, skid steers, wood chippers, and stump grinders.
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver license and a clean driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.
• Possess or be able to obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Possess or be able to acquire chemical applicator license with endorsements A, E and J within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle check.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude and work well within a team.
• Must be able to receive work direction and work well under pressure within a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must be teachable, trainable and project a proactive attitude-always looking for the next way to find solutions.
• Must have strong communication skills and be an effective listener.
• Must be reliable, possess a positive attitude and be able to work independently.
• Commitment to our mission of workforce development, environmental stewardship, and community impact.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 or more years climbing arborist experience.
• Climbing experience using ropes and saddle, including working knowledge of knots, and climbing hardware, to perform tree care tasks.
• Experience using cranes and/or ropes for controlled rigging and removal.
• ISA certification or ability to obtain credential.

Work environment:
Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of…