Tree Care Grounds-person. Apprentice to Climber

1 month ago

Richmond, United States Tree Care Company - Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
  • Are you interested in a career in the tree care industry?
  • Will you work as a Grounds-person in to learn to become a professional Tree Climber?
  • Are you physically fit and able to do highly physical work for up to 8 hours per day? 
  • Do you live within a 40-MINUTE DRIVE of RICHMOND, CA?

Compensation and Benefits

  • This is a full-time, year-round position with a starting hourly rate of between $20.00 and $22.00, depending on your relevant work experience, fit for the role, and fit to our company culture. The position comes with an extremely competitive benefits including:
  • Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement 
  • Tree industry certification and license reimbursement
  • 50% contribution toward medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees 
  • Paid vacation (earned/accrued as you accumulate hours), 
  • 6 paid holidays 
  • Paid sick leave
  • Access to a 401(k) account
  • Company-issued safety equipment & gear
  • Company-issued shirts 
  • Employee referral program

Requirements, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Interest in a career in the tree care industry as a Grounds-person 
  • Desire to become a Tree Climber 
  • Physically fit, able to do push-ups. (Yes, you’ll need to show us during your interview.)
  • Able to work comfortably at heights
  • Smart, eager to study, you have a great memory, and you love working outdoors
  • Clean and current California Driver's License  
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • High school diploma or GED
  • The standard stuff: Communication (accurate written, and verbal), time management, problem-solving, being able to take notes on your phone, and being able to work an 8-hour shift without using your phone for non-work purposes (except at lunch and break) 
  • Soft skills: The ability to lead by example, being extremely hardworking, being emotionally intelligent (having the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.)

Bonus points will be given to folks who have:

  • Able to speak Spanish
  • Experience using harnesses, ropes, saws, and/or chainsaws safely

Who will get this job?

  • Someone who lives within a 40-minute commute of our location in Richmond, CA.
  • Someone who is physically fit, able to do push-ups, able to lift +/-40 pounds, and who is NOT AFRAID of HEIGHTS. She or He will be tested on these skills during an on-site interview. 
  • Someone who is smart enough to study in advance of their interview. Look on YouTube for, “Basic Training for Ground Operations in Tree Care”
  • Please do not apply if you live more than 40 minutes away from Richmond, CA 
Company DescriptionA thriving tree care industry that provides learning opportunities and promotions to folks who move fast, learn quickly, and respect trees.Company DescriptionA thriving tree care industry that provides learning opportunities and promotions to folks who move fast, learn quickly, and respect trees.

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