Arborist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager / ISA Certified Arborist to oversee commercial tree-maintenance operations at a sensitive public/cemetery site. The successful candidate will supervise tree crews, ensure compliance with contract specifications, coordinate with the Government/COR, and maintain safe, professional operations while minimizing disruption to cemetery ceremonies and funerals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tree crews and oversee daily operations, including large-tree removal, pruning, deadwood/hazardous-limb removal, and stump grinding/removal.
• Ensure all tree-maintenance work complies with contract specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, work schedules, and site activities with the Government/COR.
• Remain on site for at least 8 hours per day whenever tree work is being performed, except during trash/debris pickup activities.
• Ensure proper employee conduct, site protection, cleanup, and safe operations without interfering with ceremonies, funerals, or other site activities.

Requirements

• Current ISA Certified Arborist certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing commercial tree-maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated experience with large-tree removal, pruning, hazardous/deadwood limb removal, and stump grinding/removal.
• Experience working at commercial, industrial, public, Government, municipal, cemetery, or institutional sites preferred.
• Experience with rigging, rope lowering, aerial lifts, chainsaws, chippers, and related tree-service equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tree-work safety, PPE, hazard identification, and site protection.
• Must be capable of effectively supervising personnel and coordinating field operations with Government representatives.

Location: Togus, Maine 04330
Job Type: Full-Time