Tree Care Groundsperson

Job Description

Job Description

Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments.

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Grow With US! Joshua Tree, The Lehigh Valley's premiere team of tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals is searching for an experienced Tree Care Groundsperson.

The Groundsperson works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.

We believe our future is only as bright as the talent of our employees. Joshua Tree is dedicated to expanding our employees' knowledge and offer paid training to all Tree Care Specialists for class room work, seminars, certification testing and all certification related expenses.

What a Tree Care Groundsperson does:

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and public
• Perform pruning and reducing
• Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris
• Reports to work on time each day
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers
• Maintain professional image
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service
• Maintain and service equipment, as needed
• Follows safety culture and safety procedures
• Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites

What do you need to be a Tree Care Groundsperson:

• Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to work 40 hours or more each week
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively
• First Aid and CPR Certified is preferred

What Joshua Tree can provide for you:

• A culture focused on SAFETY
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
• Full time, YEAR ROUND employment with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing
• Safety Incentives
• Retirement Planning - 401K

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree in Stockertown, PA! We look forward to meeting you.