Arborist

Nascence Group LLC; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nascence Group LLC seeks a Site Manager / ISA Certified Arborist to oversee commercial tree-maintenance at a sensitive public cemetery site in Togus, Maine. You will supervise crews, ensure adherence to contract specs, and coordinate with Government/COR to minimize disruption to ceremonies.

You will stay on site during tree work, enforce safety, manage equipment and schedules, and maintain professional operations.

Qualifications

• Current ISA Certified Arborist certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing commercial tree-maintenance operations.
• Experience with large-tree removal, pruning, hazardous/deadwood limb removal, and stump grinding/removal.
• Experience with working at cemeteries or similar institutional sites preferred.
• Experience with rigging, rope lowering, aerial lifts, and related equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tree-work safety, PPE, hazard identification, and site protection.
• Capable of supervising personnel and coordinating field operations with Government representatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tree crews and oversee daily operations including large-tree removal and stump grinding.
• Ensure all work complies with contract specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, schedules, and site activities with Government/COR.
• Remain on site for at least 8 hours per day during tree work, except during debris pickup.
• Ensure proper employee conduct, site protection, cleanup, and safe operations without disrupting ceremonies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Contract compliance

Site coordination

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

Rigging systems

Rope lowering

Aerial lifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager / ISA Certified Arborist

Location: Togus, Maine 04330

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager / ISA Certified Arborist to oversee commercial tree-maintenance operations at a sensitive public/cemetery site. The successful candidate will supervise tree crews, ensure compliance with contract specifications, coordinate with the Government/COR, and maintain safe, professional operations while minimizing disruption to cemetery ceremonies and funerals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise tree crews and oversee daily operations, including large-tree removal, pruning, deadwood/hazardous-limb removal, and stump grinding/removal.
• Ensure all tree-maintenance work complies with contract specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, work schedules, and site activities with the Government/COR.
• Remain on site for at least 8 hours per day whenever tree work is being performed, except during trash/debris pickup activities.
• Ensure proper employee conduct, site protection, cleanup, and safe operations without interfering with ceremonies, funerals, or other site activities.

Required Qualifications

• Current ISA Certified Arborist certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing commercial tree-maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated experience with large-tree removal, pruning, hazardous/deadwood limb removal, and stump grinding/removal.
• Experience working at commercial, industrial, public, Government, municipal, cemetery, or institutional sites preferred.
• Experience with rigging, rope lowering, aerial lifts, chainsaws, chippers, and related tree-service equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tree-work safety, PPE, hazard identification, and site protection.
• Must be capable of effectively supervising personnel and coordinating field operations with Government representatives.