Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time year-round

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Safety culture

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Tree Care Groundsman to support our tree crews with equipment, safety, and customer service. You will help with pruning, removal, and chipper operations while ensuring safe drop zones and clear communications with crew and the public.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone early in their tree care career who wants to learn the trade, work hard, and grow within a professional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of 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 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 including 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.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Customer service

First Aid/CPR (plus)

Tools

Gas powered saws

Pole saws

Chippers

Job description

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

Grow with us! Joshua Tree Experts in Fairfield 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. They are responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.

Groundsmen are essential to how our crews function day to day. This is a hands‐on entry‐to‐early‐career role for someone who wants to learn the trade, work hard, and grow within a professional tree care team.

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 years of 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 a plus

What Joshua Tree 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 with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree in Fairfield! We look forward to meeting you