arborist

BC Plant Health Care; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional landscaping company in Surrey is seeking an experienced worker to handle tree care and landscaping tasks. The candidate will read blueprints, trim trees, and apply various treatments for plant health. Ideal applicants should have a trades certificate, at least 5 years of experience, and a valid driver's licence. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in various work environments.

Benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in landscaping and plant care.
• Ability to work independently and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or instructions to determine work requirements.
• Trim trees and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments.
• Diagnose problems and diseases in trees and shrubs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Job details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Estimate costs
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available