Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused culture

Career advancement opportunities

Strong work/life balance

Full-time, year-round employment

Paid training for industry certs/lics

Uniform servicing

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Groundsman to support a 2–4 person tree crew with removal, pruning, stump grinding, and chipping operations.

You will help ensure safety in drop zones, prepare equipment, and assist with logistics while adhering to safety procedures and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Physically able to lift 25 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing as directed by crew leads.
• Safely operate tree care equipment (gas-powered saws, pole saws, chippers).
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain equipment as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service and maintain professional image.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Effective communication

Physical stamina

First Aid & CPR preferred

Tools

Gas-powered saws

Pole saws

Chippers

Job description

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

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

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

Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company in Salt Lake City, is searching for an experienced Groundsman.

This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. The Groundsman is responsible for ensuring drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lifts.

What a Groundsman Does

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

What You Need To Be a Groundsman

• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age with the ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and 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.
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing.
• Uniform Servicing.

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts in Salt Lake City! We look forward to meeting you.