Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment year-round

Career advancement opportunities

Focus on work/life balance

Paid training and certifications

Job summary

A premier tree care company in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsman to assist in tree removal, pruning, and equipment operation. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, a valid driver's license, and be over 21 years old. The role involves ensuring safety on job sites, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service. This position offers full-time, year-round employment and values a strong work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in Tree Care Operations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Capability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure safety in drop zones for coworkers and the public.
• Perform tree pruning and reducing.
• Safely operate tree care equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
• Maintain professional image and excellent customer service.
• Follow crew leaders' and climbers' directions.
• Maintain and service equipment as needed.
• Set up safety measures for job sites.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Tools

Gas powered saws

Pole saws

Chippers

Job description

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

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?

Grow With US! Joshua Tree Experts in Bethesda, MD is a premier team of tree care professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Care Groundsman.

The Groundsman 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 Specialists for class room work, seminars, certification testing and all certification related expenses.

What a Tree Care Groundsman 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 Groundsman:

• 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

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 Bethesda! We look forward to meeting you.