Arborist - Tree Climber - Snohomish, WA

Pacific Landscape Management is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Tree Climber to join our close-knit, collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tree care and a strong understanding of arboriculture. As a Tree Climber, you will be responsible for safely climbing trees to perform trimming, maintenance, and care tasks that contribute to the health and aesthetics of our clients' landscapes. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Perform tree trimming and pruning to maintain the health and appearance of trees.
• Utilize rigging techniques to safely lower branches and debris from heights.
• Operate lift and other equipment for tree care tasks.
• Cleanup job sites and participate in ground operations when needed.
• Assess tree health during jobsite walk arounds.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow
• Strive to play your part in maintaining a positive work environment.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS
• Be proficient in tree climbing with rope and harness as well as rigging.
• Knowledgeable in tree care practices, including trimming, pruning, and overall maintenance meeting ANSI standards.
• Background in landscaping or arboriculture is highly desirable.
• Strong physical fitness to handle the demands of climbing and working at heights.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team environment.
• Valid driver's license.skills to work effectively within a team environment.
• Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
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Must be able to climb trees using ropes, harnesses, and climbing equipment for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, branches, and tools weighing up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.Must be able to maintain physical endurance for 8–10 hours of strenuous outdoor work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and balancing.
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Must be able to use hand and power tools overhead and at awkward angles while maintaining stability aloft.
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Must have sufficient hand–eye coordination to tie knots, handle rigging, and operate saws safely and accurately.
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Must be able to work in all outdoor conditions common to Washington State, including rain, heat, cold, wind, and uneven terrain.
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Must be able to tolerate exposure to sawdust, pollen, insects, and other environmental factors.
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Must have adequate vision and hearing to identify hazards, respond to instructions, and recognize warning signals.
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Must be able to safely wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including helmet, eye and hearing protection, climbing harness, gloves, and chainsaw chaps.PPE), including helmet, eye and hearing protection, climbing harness, gloves, and chainsaw chaps.

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

Employees of Pacific Landscape Management, Inc. are expected to maintain a professional image and attitude consistent with the Company's vision, mission, and objectives. Employment with Pacific Landscape Management, Inc. will be governed by our “At-Will” policy. This means that just as you may leave your position with the Company at any time, the Company may terminate your employment at any time.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and that it may be modified at any time. This job description does not create a contract of employment; it is simply an outline of expected duties for the position.

Pacific Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.