Groundsman

Ceres Forestry; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Per-Diem and lodging provided when traveling

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Ceres Forestry is seeking a Groundsman in Stockton, CA, to support logging and forestry operations. The role includes site preparation, operating hand tools, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have experience in forestry, logging, or outdoor labor, as well as strong situational awareness and the ability to work in challenging environments. Compensation ranges from $17 to $25 per hour based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be willing to wear PPE including hard hat and protective eyewear.

Responsibilities

• Support logging and forestry operations.
• Assist with site preparation for vegetation management.
• Operate hand tools and light equipment.

Skills

Experience in logging, forestry, landscaping, or general outdoor labor

Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions

Strong situational awareness in hazardous environments

Chainsaw experience or certification

Reliable attendance and teamwork

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Weed eaters

Brush cutting tools

Job description

**Job Title:** Groundsman **Location:** Stockton, CA **Reports to:** Foreman / Superintendent **Compensation Range:** $17-25/hr hourly (based on experience and qualifications) **Other Compensation:** Per-Diem and lodging provided when traveling **Benefits:** Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities* Support logging and forestry operations including clearing, limbing, bucking support, and vegetative debris handling* Assist with site preparation for vegetation management, fuels reduction, and revegetation projects* Operate hand tools and light equipment including chainsaws (as qualified), pole saws, weed eaters, and brush cutting tools* Assist equipment operators and crew members with daily production tasks* Support loading, unloading, staging, and transport of logs, materials, and equipment* Follow all safety practices, OSHA requirements, and worksite rules* Work in difficult or hazardous environments including steep terrain, dense vegetation, post-fire landscapes, and extreme weather* Complete assigned work efficiently and within project timelines* Maintain a clean and organized work area* Follow written and verbal instructions for task completion* Work effectively with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers* Perform other duties as assigned in support of field operations* Safe, accident-free performance in all environments* Timely, high-quality execution of assigned tasks* Effective support of crew productivity and field operations* Strong adherence to OSHA and company safety policies* Reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork* Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project demands* Contribution to a safe, productive, and mission-driven field team* Experience in logging, forestry, landscaping, or general outdoor labor preferred* Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions* Strong situational awareness in hazardous environments* Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs or more* Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather* Ability to work around poisonous plants and noxious vegetation* Demonstrated safety and productivity discipline* Reliable, punctual, and consistent availability* Valid driver’s license* Experience in forestry, logging, fuels reduction, or environmental restoration projects* Chainsaw experience or certification* Experience working in post-fire or rugged terrain environments* Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying conditions* Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear* Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds* Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus* Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, gloves, and steel-toed boots* Ability to work in challenging environments including adverse weather, uneven terrain, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise levels* Commitment to following safety standards and protocols