Groundsperson/landscaper

SavATree Careers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Groundsperson for their General Tree Care Team, focusing on maintaining healthy landscapes through tree care. The role offers outdoor work opportunities, competitive compensation, and comprehensive training, ideal for those passionate about nature and pursuing a career in the green industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Dental Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices including shade trees and ornamentals.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license; CDL a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the General Tree Care crew providing high-quality tree care.
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned tasks.
• Involved in pruning, removals, and cable bracing.

Skills

Proper pruning practices

Identification of tree and shrub species

Knowledge of tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lift operation

Job description

Job Summary

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes. In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

This position pays $23 per hour. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and a 401(k) plan!

Job Description

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, we work hard to ensure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy, and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have expanded across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes.

In this role as a Groundsperson, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

What a day is like:

Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high-quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform assigned tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license, CDL a plus
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(k) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account

Physical demands of this role:

These physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

We want everyone to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. We invest heavily in training and continuing education, and we make it easy to reach out and get help when needed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance their career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

Interested in taking your career to another location? We have several openings at other SavATree locations across the U.S., and we offer relocation assistance in most cases. Just ask us for further details.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

This position starting pay is $18/hr or more depending on experience. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to the compensation information of others cannot disclose that information unless in specific circumstances as outlined by law.