Tree Care Groundsman

Overview Tree care Groundsman role now available for experienced tree care professionals. Join our dynamic team as a Tree Care Groundsman and play a vital role in maintaining the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of the gorgeous trees throughout our high-end residential customers' outdoor spaces. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to work with the most breathtaking trees, utilizing your skills in tree care and equipment operation. As a Tree Care Groundsman, you will support all of our tree care portfolio, including trimming and pruning, and ensuring that all properties are kept in pristine condition. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create inviting environments that inspire and delight. Pay rate depends on tree care industry experience, with more pay available for CDL. Responsibilities Assist climbers and crew leaders working on the ground and in the trees Safely operate equipment and tools: chippers, chainsaws to perform tree trimming, landscape maintenance, and other groundskeeping tasks on high-end residential estates Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking of various types of trucks and equipment Perform debris removal, clearing limbs and brush from the site safely, ensuring the proper implementation of tree felling procedures Support landscaping projects by planting new greenery, mulching beds, and installing landscape features Perform routine inspections of grounds to identify hazards or areas needing attention and address them promptly Assist with the implementation of work zone safety procedures (cones, signs) Experience: Minimum of two years of tree care experience working with chippers, chain saws, blowers, and various hand tools Hands‑on experience operating bucket trucks, bucket lifts, or similar aerial equipment Knowledge of rigging procedures for lifting heavy objects safely Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely, provide sound tree risk assessments, inspect equipment, and provide proper pruning and rigging at all times Required Qualifications Minimum of two years of tree care experience working with chippers, chain saws, blowers, and various hand tools. Hands‑on experience operating bucket trucks, bucket lifts, or similar aerial equipment. Knowledge of rigging procedures for lifting heavy objects safely. Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely, provide sound tree risk assessments, inspect equipment, and provide proper pruning and rigging at all times. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Vacation days, holidays, sick leave Safety equipment provided Compensation $21 - $25 an hour. Higher hourly pay rates for experience and possession of an active California driver's license. Equal Opportunity Employer Diamond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Diamond Landscaping