Consulting Construction Arborist

The International Society of Arboriculture, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above average wages

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Year round work

Benefits package

Job summary

Frontenac Forestry is seeking a Consulting Arborist to serve the St. Louis area. The role involves field surveys, data processing, and creating preservation plans for construction permitting, with an emphasis on tree health and site safety.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in the field or a related green-industry degree, plus ISA Arborist Certification. The job includes outdoor work, physical demands, and a team-focused environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tree industry or a green industry degree.
• ISA Arborist Certification is required.
• Strong tree/plant species identification skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support arborist office crew and maintain workflow.
• Conduct detailed field surveys and process site data.
• Coordinate with customers to prepare tree studies and preservation plans for permits.
• Estimate time and cost for tree removal, pruning, and related services.
• Perform root pruning, erect protection fencing, and other outdoor tasks.

Skills

Tree identification

Organizational skills

Communication

People skills

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Two- or four-year green industry degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISA Arborist Certification

Job description

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Consulting Construction Arborist

Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: $25-$35 (depending on experience)

Consulting Arborist — St. Louis Area

Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Frontenac Forestry is pleased to offer a key opportunity as a Consulting Arborist. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality work with excellent organizational abilities and strong attention to detail. Must work well under pressure and be able to manage several priorities in a day; must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated. This position is unique to the Arborcare industry and focuses mainly on tree preservation in a construction setting

DUTIES

• Acts as a supporting member of an arborist office crew that tends to the company's overall work flow.
• Performs detailed field surveys and processes data collected from site visits.
• Coordinates with commercial, residential, and civil customers in digitally producing tree studies and preservation/protection plan documents for construction permitting purposes
• Estimates time/cost for crews to perform tree removal, pruning, brush clearing, stump grinding, and other arboricultural/landscaping services.
• Performs root pruning via air spade, erects temporary tree protection fencing, and performs miscellaneous other physical labor tasks including occasional brush removal and branch pruning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate has 2 plus years of experience in tree industry OR a two or four-year degree in a green industry discipline; high school diploma or equivalent required
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Strong tree/plant species identification skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient while multi-tasking
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs, stand from crouching position, work in extreme temperatures in an outdoor setting, walk distances up to a mile in wooded and hilly terrain

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Above average wages

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Year round work

Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Frontenac Forestry offers excellent benefits, some requiring an introductory period.

For more information, contact: 314-496-2020