Arborist: Tree Health, Pruning & Safety

Callaway Resort & Gardens; Pine Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Resort & Gardens is seeking a grounds professional to inspect and tend trees across its 2,500-acre resort landscape in Pine Mountain, GA. The role emphasizes pruning, planting, and the safe use of chainsaws and related equipment to maintain healthy canopies and appealing grounds.

Candidates should have 2+ years in tree removal and maintenance, be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in tree removals, pruning, planting and operation of chainsaws and related tools
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess tree health, structure, and safety risks
• Prune, trim, and shape tree canopies to promote healthy growth and eliminate deadwood
• Safely remove hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees
• Plant trees, perennials and other plants
• Install mulch and pine straw
• Safe and proper operation of chainsaws, pole saws, brush cutters, string trimmers, mowers, tractors and aerial lifts
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Working at heights in aerial lifts

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Brush cutters

Mowers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Callaway Resort & Gardens is seeking a grounds professional to inspect and tend trees across its 2,500-acre resort landscape in Pine Mountain, GA. The role emphasizes pruning, planting, and the safe use of chainsaws and related equipment to maintain healthy canopies and appealing grounds.

Candidates should have 2+ years in tree removal and maintenance, be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and contribute to a collaborative team.