Groundperson [Arborist Assistant] (210909)

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horticulture seeks a Grounds Support Worker in Nanaimo. The position offers a pay rate of $17-$23 per hour based on experience, along with full-time year-round employment. Responsibilities include operating machinery and ensuring site safety while working as a team to support tree trimming operations.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

RRSP / TFSA matching program

Ongoing training and career advancement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Experience in agricultural or horticultural field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers while efficiently loading brush materials.
• Maintain job sites through raking and leaf blowing.

Skills

Team player

Commitment to safety

Drives for personal growth

Education

Valid provincial drivers license

Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist

Previous landscape / horticulture experience

Job description

Company : Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited

Additional Locations : Travel may be required throughout the year

Work Site : On Site

Position Overview

At Davey your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. Youll have a chance to do what you love each workday and your team will have your back. Whether youre working independently or as part of a crew youll be given the training resources and flexibility to do your job and to do it safely every day. A career with Davey means youll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.

The pay rate for this position is$17-$23per hour depending on experience and education.

Job Duties

• Provide groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers while efficiently loading brush materials.
• Support Crew Leader with site setup debris removal and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain job sites through raking and leaf blowing.
• Safely rig down tree limbs.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial drivers license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Previous landscape / horticulture experience considered an asset.
• Team player with a commitment to safety and a drive for personal growth and development.

Additional Information

• Full-time year-round employment with seasonal positions also available.
• Pay rate of $17-$23per hour depending on experience and education.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP / TFSA Matching Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other employee perks.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada Limited is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email .

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 17 - 23

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