Groundsperson

Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

• Participation in pruning, removals, cable bracing and other related tree care tasks as part of a General Tree Care crew
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned job tasks while delivering quality client service
• Maintain the health and well-being of clients’ landscapes in collaboration with the Tree Care team

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
• 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

Physical Demands

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.

Additional Information

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