Grounds Crew Member — Tree Care & Pruning Support

Almstead-Tree-; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Year-round work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is seeking dedicated grounds crew members to support climbers and lead crews in general tree care. You will help with pruning, rigging, and operating equipment on site, while following safety protocols.

The role requires physical capability, experience with chainsaws and related tools, and a valid driver's license with CDL. Bilingual abilities are a plus and a great onboarding into a family-owned arboriculture firm.

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience is desired.
• Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
• Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance.
• Valid Driver’s License and CDL.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground duties in support of job assignments as directed by crew leader.
• Assist in pruning and take-downs, install cabling and bracing.
• Safely operate equipment and participate in safety briefings.
• Perform felling, limbing and bucking with a chainsaw.
• Prune from ground with hand tools and rigging techniques.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Set up and clean up job sites.

Skills

Grounds crew support

Tree care knowledge

Chainsaw operation

Rigging techniques

Safety compliance

Bilingual (optional)

Tools

Chainsaw

Chipper

Stump grinder

Log mover

Job description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is seeking dedicated grounds crew members to support climbers and lead crews in general tree care. You will help with pruning, rigging, and operating equipment on site, while following safety protocols.

The role requires physical capability, experience with chainsaws and related tools, and a valid driver's license with CDL. Bilingual abilities are a plus and a great onboarding into a family-owned arboriculture firm.