Groundsman

Joshua Tree Experts; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAFETY culture

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Year-round employment

Paid training & certifications

Uniform servicing

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Groundsman to support a 2- to 4-person tree crew, assisting with removal, pruning, stump grinding, and chipper operations. You will help keep drop zones safe while climbers work aloft.

This full-time, year-round position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and a professional image. Training and certification opportunities are offered to advance within our growing outdoor home-service company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• 21+ years old with ability to work 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and work in adverse weather.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing.
• Safely use tree care equipment (gas-powered saws, pole saws, chippers).
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers and maintain/service equipment.
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service.
• Follow safety procedures, set up safety and traffic control at job sites.
• Report to work on time and maintain a professional image.

Skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

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 and 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.