Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

A leading tree care service in Houston is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsman. This role involves assisting in tree removal and pruning, ensuring safety at job sites, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a minimum of two years in tree care operations and a valid driver's license. Paid training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in Tree Care Operations.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Safely use tree care operations equipment.

Skills

Tree Care Operations

Customer Service

Safety Practices

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, Houston's premiere 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