Groundsperson

About the Role

As a Groundsperson on SavATree’s General Tree Care Team, you’ll work outside visiting beautiful properties in your community, providing high-quality tree care to maintain and preserve the health of clients’ landscapes. The team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the well-being of each client’s landscape.

Daily focus involves working together on a General Tree Care crew to perform pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care tasks. You’ll safely operate equipment and deliver excellent service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care tasks
• Safely operate chainsaws and other equipment
• Identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and understand their characteristics
• Adhere to tree care safety standards
• Provide excellent service to clients

Requirements

• Experience with proper pruning practices, including large shade trees and ornamentals
• Working knowledge of tree and shrub species and their characteristics
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license (CDL a plus)
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(K) Savings Plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Equipment Account
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Relocation assistance for openings at other SavATree locations

Pay

$20 to $28 per hour, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.