Groundsman - HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Joshua Tree Experts; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Focus on work/life balance

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Tree Care Groundsman to join their team. This role involves assisting in tree removal, pruning, and operating tree care equipment. Candidates are expected to have at least two years in tree care operations, be at least 21 years old, and hold a valid driver's license. Joshua Tree Experts offers a supportive atmosphere focused on safety, career advancement, and a great work/life balance. This is a full-time, year-round opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in Tree Care Operations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and public.
• Perform pruning and reducing as required.
• Safely use tree care operations equipment.
• Maintain and service equipment as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures compliance

Tools

Gas powered saws

Pole saws/clips

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 in North Charlotte area is a premiere team of tree care professionals and 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 provide paid training for all Tree Care Specialists, including classroom work, seminars, certification testing, and 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 including gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris
• Report 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
• Follow safety culture and safety procedures
• Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites

What you need to be a Tree Care Groundsman:

• 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

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

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