Groundsman

Overview Join to apply for the Arbor Groundsman role at Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company . Jensen Landscape | Monarch Tree Services Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First! This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly. Responsibilities Responsible for the safe and successful completion of all arbor ground labor tasks Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by Arbor Crew Lead Demonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on site for extended periods of time Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including feeding brush and limbs into machines Safe operation of arbor equipment, including: loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand tools Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles using shovels, rakes, or other tools Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials (e.g., tree stumps, fallen trees and limbs) Load debris and refuse into trucks Show up to work on time; complete all tasks within time expectations; adhere to company dress code policy; wear clean clothes; follow inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no full-time supervisory responsibilities Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Climb and prune various tree types above heights of 15 feet when primary tree climber is unavailable Perform proper cabling and bracing functions Perform specialized pruning and takedowns Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education At least six months of professional tree work experience Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively with crew lead and other crew members Physical Demands and Working Conditions Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; physical stamina for a labor-intensive role Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Valid driver's license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred Current CPR & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months Current aerial rescue certification or ability to obtain within 3 months TCIA certified chipper operator specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months TCIA ground operation specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months TCIA tree care safety specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic tree care principles, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease ID Aerial rescue; safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition; DigAlert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures Excellent internal and external customer service skills Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Physical ability to meet job requirements: constant talking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, walking; close and distant vision; depth perception; color perception; manual dexterity; frequent climbing and bending; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Total Rewards Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities Healthcare benefit programs (medical, dental, vision); flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; life/AD&D; several supplemental insurances Company-provided Life/AD&D Employee Assistance Program 7 Paid Holidays 3 Days Paid Bereavement 5 Days Paid Jury Duty Employee Equity Program Paid Time Off starting at 1 week per year Sick Pay per applicable state or local ordinance On-Demand Pay Referral bonuses Gym membership and mobile carrier discounts Education assistance Best-in-Class Learning Management System Career advancement opportunities Salary: $19.00 - $26.50 Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr