Tree Climber
All applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, a U.S. social security # or possess the required documents to legally work in the U.S. ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Tree Worker is a plus. Applicants must speak English, but bi-lingual is a plus. Basic knowledge of tree species identification is required.
3-5 years experience required in proper tree pruning techniques, high-risk tree removals and proper climbing & rigging techniques.
Climber Responsibilities:
- Prune and remove trees in accordance with ANSI A300 standards & maintain safe climbing, rigging & work practices
- Install cabling systems in canopies
- Drive vehicle
- Point of contact for the customer during work
- Maintain a safe job-site while motivating crew members
- Maintain communication with office regarding job productivity & completion
- Clean up job-site and maintain tools/equipment
Plant Healthcare Technician
Applicants need to be a self-starter, hard work ethic and have the ability to confidently talk with customers when onsite to complete a job. Valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Must be a legal U.S. citizen or have valid U.S. work visa. Must speak English.
We will train tech on equipment, but previous experience with these tools of the trade are a plus:
- Walk behind, hydraulic stump grinder
- Spray rig used to deep-root feed and/or spray trees
- Airspade tool used for excavation
- Handtools
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Completing work orders in a safe, professional, and timely manner
- Communicate with customer while on the job-site
- Communicate with Arborist & Office
- Maintain equipment
- Positive communication skills and attitude
General labor performed by PHC Tech:
- Tree Planting
- Deep-Root Feeding
- Soil Aeration & Root Collar Excavation (Airspade)
- Stump Grinding
- Mulching & Tree Protection installation
- Basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
Plant Healthcare Technician
1-2 years industry related experience preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate. Candidates need to have a valid U.S. driver’s license, a clean driving record and transportation to and from work. Candidates need to be able to work long days/hours and occasional Saturdays.
Preferred Qualifications and Traits:
- ISA Certifications and Qualifications are a plus, but not required
- Basic knowledge of tree species identification
- Positive attitude and a hard work ethic
- Punctual, reliable, trustworthy able to be a self-starter
- Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes unfavorable weather conditions
- Safety conscience while on job-site
Responsibilities:
- Completing work orders in a safe, professional and timely manner
- Assist tree crew hauling brush and cleaning up job-site while on pruning and removal services as needed(occasionally, but infrequent)
- Communicate with customer while on the job-site
- Communicate with Arborist & Office
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Positive communication skills and attitude
General labor performed by PHC Tech:
- Tree & shrub planting using hand tools, airspade tool and equipment
- Deep-root fertilization using a industry related equipment(spray rig)
- Airspade excavation services: utility trenching, root collar exposure, soil aeration using the Airspade tool
- Stump grinding using a Bandit SG40 stump grinder
- Mulching & tree protection installation: spreading mulch over root zones of trees by hand and/or with equipment and installation of chain-link fencing around root zones
- Occasionally assist tree crew on jobs hauling brush and cleaning up job-site
- Basic equipment and vehicle maintenance on associated equipment used frequently to provide service(equipment maintenance will be taught)
