Outdoor Tree Care Technician - Pruning & Safety

Savatreecareers; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 in the Exeter, RI area. You will collaborate on pruning, removals, and cable bracing on client landscapes, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience with climbing and equipment operation, working outside on diverse properties, and contributing to a trusted local green-space service with relocation options to other SavATree sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with proper pruning practices on large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and knowledge of characteristics.
• Experience with tree care safety standards and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Prune, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care tasks as part of a General Tree Care crew.
• Safely operate all equipment and perform assigned jobs while delivering high-quality service to clients.
• Visit properties in the community to maintain landscapes and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Pruning practices

Tree species knowledge

Tree care safety standards

Valid U.S. driver's license

Aerial lifts experience

Work authorization in U.S.

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Bucket truck use

Job description

SavATree is seeking a Groundsperson to join our Tree Care Team in the Exeter, RI area. You will collaborate on pruning, removals, and cable bracing on client landscapes, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience with climbing and equipment operation, working outside on diverse properties, and contributing to a trusted local green-space service with relocation options to other SavATree sites.