Ground Operations Specialist

About SavATree

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, we work to ensure our customers have attractive, healthy, and cared-for green spaces. With over thirty years of growth and new offices across the country, we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

We invest heavily in training and continuing education to help team members reach their own version of success, providing resources and opportunities to advance careers and become subject-matter experts.

About the Role

The General Tree Care team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, maintaining and preserving the overall health of our clients’ landscapes.

As a General Tree Care Groundsperson, you will be part of a crew delivering high-quality tree care services, including pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care tasks. You will operate equipment safely, perform assigned job tasks efficiently, and provide exceptional service to clients while working outdoors on beautiful properties alongside a team of skilled professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care services
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Provide exceptional service to clients
• Collaborate with a team of focused, talented professionals
• Use proper lifting techniques and follow procedures for carrying and stacking brush on client properties

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of General Tree Care equipment
• Previous landscaping experience
• Basic knowledge of common tree identification (preferred)
• Knowledge of knots: Weaver Knot, Clove Hitch Knot, and Gilhooligan Knot, plus two to three basic knots
• Experience with pruning equipment such as hand snips, pruners, pole saws, etc.
• Willingness to complete required trainings to obtain needed certifications and licenses
• Valid driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles (CDL a plus)
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hands-on training in all aspects of tree care, including continuing education opportunities
• Access to modern equipment, tools, and resources