Tree Climber - Arborist

Want to work for the best? We were recently named one of the top three lawn and landscape companies in the U.S. and are looking for talented individuals like you!

Are you an experienced climbing arborist who sets the standard for safety, quality, and professionalism? Do you have a passion for working outdoors in a team environment? If so, we want to talk to you! Our company is experiencing rapid growth, and we are expanding our professional arborist group. If you love working in trees, this role will involve leading a team, ground work, pruning, and tree climbing.

Responsibilities:

• Will assist in completing pruning work on client properties and may assist in diagnostic sales for pruning, including add-on sales as needed on client properties.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of pruning practices and can work aloft at a minimum of 25 feet.
• Develops the skills of team members and drives the team's efficiencies.
• Directs and manages the members of a pruning team.  Responsible for the daily production of the team, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment as well as efficiently on your own while taking care of client properties and taking pride in the results of their work.
• Will model and hold others accountable to our Core Values.
• Continuing on the job and in the classroom training on all aspects of our provided services to be able to service the client at a higher level with each year of employment.
• Will interact with clients daily, communicating the process and expectations of services needed and services performed, along with recommendations for other services needed on their property.   

Requirements

• 4 years of pruning experience as a production climber.
• Valid driver's license & ability to obtain DOT certification
• Ability to maintain state-issued pesticide applicator license: ornamental and lawn 
• EHAP Certification preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of pruning practices, arboriculture, pruning safety, and other lawn services, along with proficiency in a field-based software system.
• Ability to work outside in all weather, year-round
• Safely operates departmental-specific equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google software platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, internally and externally
• Ability to climb and work aloft
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull objects while walking up to 3 miles a day or more.

Why work for us?

We are a proven leader in the lawn and landscape industry and have a reputation as one of the highest-quality lawn and tree companies in the nation. Our rapid, sustained growth has and will continue to provide advancement opportunities for employees who excel in their careers. In addition to being a non-smoking & EEOC company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include:

• Full-time, year-round employment with a generous compensation package, with the opportunity to grow
• Bonuses available
• Monday- Friday  schedule
• Excellent benefits package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Dental/Vision and more
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 17 Days Paid Time Off
• ESOP