Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $500

Year-round full-time employment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Fairfield County, CT is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsman to support a 2-4 person crew in removal, pruning, stump grinding and chipping operations. You will coordinate with climbers, manage site safety, and help maintain equipment and customer service on every job.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in diverse weather.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

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 Fairfield County, CT is a 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 Groundsman:

• Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of ageAbility 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
• Sign on bonus is available for this position up to $500
• 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 Fairfield County! We look forward to meeting you.