Arbor Groundsman

Overview

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Jensen Landscape | Monarch Tree Services Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

• Responsible for the safe and successful completion of all arbor ground labor tasks
• Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by Arbor Crew Lead
• Demonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on site for extended periods of time
• Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including feeding brush and limbs into machines
• Safe operation of arbor equipment, including: loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand tools
• Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment
• Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles using shovels, rakes, or other tools
• Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials (e.g., tree stumps, fallen trees and limbs)
• Load debris and refuse into trucks
• Show up to work on time; complete all tasks within time expectations; adhere to company dress code policy; wear clean clothes; follow inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures

• This position has no full-time supervisory responsibilities

• Climb and prune various tree types above heights of 15 feet when primary tree climber is unavailable
• Perform proper cabling and bracing functions
• Perform specialized pruning and takedowns
• Other duties as assigned

• At least six months of professional tree work experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with crew lead and other crew members

• Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; physical stamina for a labor-intensive role

• Valid driver's license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred
• Current CPR & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Current aerial rescue certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
• TCIA certified chipper operator specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA ground operation specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Basic tree care principles, pruning techniques, tree  disease
• Aerial rescue; safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition;
  Dig Alert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Physical ability to meet job requirements: constant talking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, walking; close and distant vision; depth perception; color perception; manual dexterity; frequent climbing and bending; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Healthcare benefit programs (medical, dental, vision); flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; life/AD&D; several supplemental insurances
• Company-provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay per applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay
• Referral bonuses
• Gym membership and mobile carrier discounts
• Education assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career advancement opportunities

Salary: $19.00 - $26.50

Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.