Experienced Climbing Arborist | San Francisco

The Davey Tree Expert Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Experienced Climbing Arborist in San Francisco to join their team. This role involves outdoor work focused on tree trimming, pruning, and removal, ensuring safety and health of trees. The position offers opportunities for advancement and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding career for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Paid Time off

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in Forestry or similar fields.
• Completion of specific safety and pruning programs upon hire.
• Knowledge of operating various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and limbs for safety and health.
• Operate as an effective crew member with ground support.
• Maintain and prepare tools and equipment for pruning services.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Ability to work at heights

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping

Relevant pesticide licenses/certificates

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Experienced Climbing Arborist | San Francisco

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Position Overview

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: San Francisco, CA

Additional Locations: None

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 211600

Position Overview

Trim and remove trees, remove unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• How high you grow depends on you!
• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreman.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Including but not limited to:
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees
  
  

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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