Groundsperson/landscaper

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

Job summary

SavATree is looking for a Groundsperson/Landscaper to join their tree care team in Indianapolis. This entry-level role offers outdoor work on various properties, focusing on tree health and safety. Ideal candidates have pruning experience and a valid driver's license. Competitive compensation starting at $18/hour and full benefits are provided, along with opportunities for training and career advancement.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Able to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species.
• Experience with chainsaws and aerial lifts.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a crew to provide high-quality tree care.
• Safely operate equipment and perform job tasks.
• Engage in pruning, removals, and care processes.

Skills

Proper pruning practices

Identifying tree and shrub species

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Aerial lifts operation

Education

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

CDL (Commercial Driver's License) a plus

Job description

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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 make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices 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 the assigned job 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 described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it’s from the other side of the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her 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 United States, 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 401k!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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