Arbor Grounds Technician — Outdoor Tree Care

Rgsls; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Multiple Reporting Locations

Job summary

RGS Landscape & Arbor Care seeks a Groundsman to perform arbor ground activities under Foreman guidance. You will participate in pre-job briefings, assist with limb lowering, load and unload materials, and manage tools on-site.

Duties include ground-based pruning with hand and pole saws, operating equipment if licensed, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Expect to work outdoors in varied conditions, follow safety rules, and communicate effectively with crew members.

Qualifications

• 1+ year tree work or landscaping experience.
• Experience using hand tools and powered tools safely.
• Demonstrated reliability working on a crew and following directions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-job meetings to assess site hazards.
• Assists using hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Loads/unloads trucks with logs, brush, and debris; feeds brush into chipper.
• Lays out and stows materials, tools and equipment at the site.
• Works from the ground using hand saws and pole saws.
• Drives trucks or operates equipment if licensed.
• Maintains neat, safe work sites and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Arbor industry knowledge

Education

1+ year tree work experience

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Rakes

Blowers

Saws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Job description

RGS Landscape & Arbor Care seeks a Groundsman to perform arbor ground activities under Foreman guidance. You will participate in pre-job briefings, assist with limb lowering, load and unload materials, and manage tools on-site.

Duties include ground-based pruning with hand and pole saws, operating equipment if licensed, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Expect to work outdoors in varied conditions, follow safety rules, and communicate effectively with crew members.