Arbor Groundsman

Jensen Landscape Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape services is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves performing essential arbor ground labor tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency while operating various equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in tree work and a strong commitment to customer service. With a focus on employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in the landscape profession. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Healthcare benefit programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership Discounts

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

On-Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of tree work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by the Arbor Crew Lead.
• Safely operate shredding and chipping equipment.

Skills

Tree care principles

Pruning techniques

Customer service skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

6 months of professional tree work experience

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush chippers

Stump chippers

Power saws

Backpack blowers

Hand tools

Job description

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Jensen Landscape | Monarch Tree Services

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.

Summary:

• Responsible for the safe and successful completion of all arbor ground labor tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by Arbor Crew Lead
• Demonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on site for extended periods of time
• Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machines
• Safe operation of arbor equipment, including but not limited to: loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand tools
• Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment
• Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools
• Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs
• Load debris and refuse into trucks
• Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no full-time supervisory responsibilities

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Climb and prune various tree types above heights of 15 feet when primary tree climber is unavailable or unable to do so
• Perform proper cabling and bracing functions
• Perform specialized pruning and takedowns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• At least six months of professional tree work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew lead and other crew members

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

• Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred
• Current CPR & First Aid certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months
• Current aerial rescue certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months
• TCIA certified chipper operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months
• TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic tree care principles, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease ID
• Aerial rescue; safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition; DigAlert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills, ensuring clients’ needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism

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
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• 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

Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.