Arbor Groundsman

Monarch Landscape Companies; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in tree care. This role involves hands-on arbor ground work, assisting tree climbers, and operating specialized equipment safely. The company is dedicated to investing in its people, offering a supportive environment where safety and professional growth are prioritized. With a commitment to excellence, employees can expect competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare options and educational assistance. If you’re ready to embrace a rewarding career in landscaping, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefit Programs

Company Provided Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Bereavement

Paid Jury Duty

Employee Equity Program

Sick Pay

Gym Membership Discounts

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• At least six months of professional tree work experience required.
• Strong commitment to safety and physical ability to perform demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform arbor ground work tasks and assist tree climbers.
• Safely operate chipping and shredding equipment.

Skills

Tree Care Principles

Pruning Techniques

Tree Identification

Disease Identification

Physical Fitness

Safety Procedures

Work Ethic

Tools

Chipping Equipment

Shredding Equipment

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Who you are

• Someone who’s passionate about the industry and has at least six months of professional tree work experience.
• You know basic tree care principals, pruning techniques, tree ID, and disease ID.
• You can perform physically demanding work. You’ll be lifting, pushing, and pulling 25-50 lbs frequently; bending, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking; and working outside in all weather conditions.
• You’re as committed to safety as we are. Some of the things we train on monthly, and expect all of our employees to know are: aerial rescue, use of proper PPE, hazard recognition, Dig Alert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures.
• You’ve got an excellent work ethic and can show up on time for work each day.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

• Arbor ground work tasks: collecting debris from tree trimming and removal operations, clearing sites of woody materials, loading debris into trucks.
• Assist tree climbers by hoisting tools and equipment to them.
• Safely operate chipping and shredding equipment.
• Serve as backup tree climber when trained to do so.

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/AD&D; and a number of supplemental insurances.
• Company Provided Life/AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement.
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty.
• Employee Equity Program.
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance.
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay.
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts.
• Education Assistance.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $19.00 - $26.50

Landsystems is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Landsystems is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.