Groundsperson: Tree Care Crew (Pruning & Safety)

Default Brand; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 53,038,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a Groundsperson to join our Tree Care Team outdoors, visiting client properties to perform pruning and basic tree maintenance. You’ll work on a General Tree Care crew applying proper techniques to keep landscapes healthy and safe.

Ideal candidates have experience pruning large shade trees and ornamentals, knowledge of tree species, safety standards, and operation of chainsaws and bucket trucks; authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, removals, cable bracing and other tree care tasks on the General Tree Care crew.
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned tasks while delivering quality service.

Skills

Pruning

Chainsaw

Safety

Aerial Lifts

Species ID

Tools

Bucket Truck

Job description

SavATree is seeking a Groundsperson to join our Tree Care Team outdoors, visiting client properties to perform pruning and basic tree maintenance. You’ll work on a General Tree Care crew applying proper techniques to keep landscapes healthy and safe.

Ideal candidates have experience pruning large shade trees and ornamentals, knowledge of tree species, safety standards, and operation of chainsaws and bucket trucks; authorization to work in the U.S. is required.