Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture focused on SAFETY

Career advancement opportunities

Great WORK/LIFE balance

Full time, YEAR ROUND employment

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsperson to support a 2-4 person crew with removal, pruning, stump grinding, and chipping. You will manage safety and communicate with crew and the public while climbers are aloft, ensuring efficient operations.

Paid training is provided, and the role emphasizes a safety-focused culture, career advancement opportunities, and a strong work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Two years of tree care operations experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to work 40 hours or more per week.
• Excellent communication skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and public.
• Perform pruning and reducing.
• Safely use tree care equipment including gas-powered saws, pole saws, and chippers.
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris.
• Report to work on time each day.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers.
• Maintain professional image and customer service.
• Maintain and service equipment as needed.
• Follow safety culture and procedures.
• Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Customer service

Punctuality

Tools

Gas-powered saws

Pole saws

Chippers

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments.

Grow With US! Joshua Tree Experts, Austin's premier team of tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals is searching for an experienced Tree Care Groundsperson

The Groundsperson works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.

We believe our future is only as bright as the talent of our employees. Joshua Tree Experts is dedicated to expanding our employees' knowledge and offer paid training to all Tree Care Groundspersons for class room work, seminars, certification testing and all certification related expenses.

What a Tree Care Groundsperson does:

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and public
• Perform pruning and reducing
• Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris
• Reports to work on time each day
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers
• Maintain professional image
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service
• Maintain and service equipment, as needed
• Follows safety culture and safety procedures
• Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites

What do you need to be a Tree Care Groundsperson:

• Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to work 40 hours or more each week
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively
• First Aid and CPR Certified is preferred

What Joshua Tree Experts can provide for you:

• A culture focused on SAFETY
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
• Full time, YEAR ROUND employment

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts in Austin, TX! We look forward to meeting you.