Tree Climber Specialist -Tucson

Santa Rita Landscaping Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Package Included

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance after

Fridays off with 4x10 schedule

Job summary

Santa Rita Landscaping Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Tree Climber Specialist to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of verified tree climbing experience, including palms and tall trees up to 75+ feet, and a strong knowledge of ISA and ANSI safety standards with proper PPE and rigging. We provide annual Aerial Rescue training, weekly Tailgate Safety Meetings, and in-house instruction from ISA Certified Arborists.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of verifiable work as a tree climber.
• Experience climbing palms and all species of trees from 20 to 75+ feet tall.
• Familiarity with ISA and ANSI safety standards, PPE, and rigging systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and perform proper pruning and safety practices.
• Work in extreme heat (>110 degrees) safely and efficiently.
• Climb living and dead trees using proper PPE, rigging, and trimming/removal techniques.
• Operate equipment such as skid loaders, stump grinders, chainsaws, and chippers.
• Maintain company equipment (sharpen chains, clean air filters, lubricate grease points).
• Receive direction and meet production/quality standards.
• Be available Fridays, weekends, emergencies, and monsoon season.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety standards (ISA/ANSI)

Equipment operation

Tools

Skid Loaders

Hydraulic Stump Grinders

Chainsaws

Brush Chippers

Extension Power Pruners

Job description

Santa Rita Landscaping (SRL) is seeking a highly motivated, and experienced professional to join our growing Tucson, AZ business as a Tree Climber Specialist

The Company

For almost 40 years, Santa Rita Landscaping has been serving the Phoenix and Tucson markets. Known as one of Arizona's largest and best companies for landscape management, we believe that customer service is an attitude, not a department, and use that philosophy to create lasting relationships with our customers. The Customer Experience is at the center of every decision made at Santa Rita Landscaping, no matter how big or small!.

Experience And Training

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of verifiable work as a tree climber. Experience with climbing palms and all species of trees ranging in height from 20 foot to 75+ foot tall. You need to be familiar with the species names and common health concerns to follow proper pruning practices that are species dependent.

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of and follow standards set forth by the ISA and ANSI for safety, including wearing proper PPE, job site procedures, demonstrating proper climbing techniques, knowledge of approved knots, and familiarization with rigging systems.

Aerial Rescue courses will be provided annually, as well as weekly Tailgate Safety Meetings, and in-house training from (3) of our ISA Certified Arborists. We currently operate on a four 10-hour day schedule; you will always have Fridays off.

Full Job Description

• Demonstrate and perform proper pruning and safety practices.
• Work at temperatures of more than 110 degrees both safely and efficiently.
• Climbing living and dead trees, using proper PPE, rigging techniques and equipment, trimming and removing varieties of trees in all sizes.
• Knowledge as an equipment operator with Skid Loaders, Hydraulic and Manual Stump Grinders, Chainsaws, Brush Chippers, Extension Power Pruners, Etc.
• Knowledge of how to properly maintain company equipment provided. (i.e. sharpening chainsaw chains, cleaning air filters, and lubing grease points on equipment, etc.)
• Support and receive direction for work to be completed and be held accountable for production and quality standards.
• Must be available to work during the following when necessary: Fridays, Weekends, Emergency Call Outs, Monsoon Storm Season.

Santa Rita Landscape Management Compensation And Benefits

• Non-Certified Tree Climber $20 - $30 Per Hour DOE
• Pay can be negotiated for an experienced candidate with certifications
• Promotions and advancements within the company
• CEU's for Re-Certification and Training Provided
• 401(k) Package Included After 90 Days
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Available after 90 Days
• This is for Full-Time Employment, No annual layoffs with year-round work.