Groundsman

Arbor Ground LaborMonarch 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.Summary:Responsible for the safe and successful completion of all arbor ground labor tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform arbor ground labor tasks as instructed by Arbor Crew LeadDemonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on sit for extended periods of timeSafe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machinesSafe operation of arbor equipment, including but not limited to: loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand toolsHoist tools and equipment to tree trimmersClean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipmentCollect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other toolsClear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbsLoad debris and refuse into trucksShows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting proceduresSupervisory Responsibilities:This position has no full-time supervisory responsibilitiesSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Climb and prune various tree types above heights of 15 feet when primary tree climber is unavailable or unable to do soPerform proper cabling and bracing functionsPerform specialized pruning and takedownsOther duties as assignedQualifications Education:At least six months of professional tree work experienceLanguage Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with crew lead and other crew membersPhysical Demands Working Conditions:Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferredBi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not requiredMathematical Skills:NoneReasoning Ability:Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasksDeal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variablesCertificates, Licenses and Registrations:Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferredCurrent CPR & First Aid certification or have ability to obtain within 3 monthsCurrent aerial rescue certification or have ability to obtain within 3 monthsTCIA certified chipper operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 monthsTCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 monthsTCIA ground operation specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 monthsTCIA tree care safety specialist or ability to obtain within 6 monthsOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Basic tree care principals, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease IDAerial rescue; safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition; DigAlert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue proceduresExcellent internal and external customer service skills, ensuring clients' needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalismThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walkMust be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focusFrequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controlsFrequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balanceFrequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicalsFrequently exposed to loud noise levelsTotal Rewards:At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d and a number of supplemental insurancesCompany Provided Life/AD&DEmployee Assistance Program7 Paid Holidays3 Days Paid Bereavement5 Days Paid Jury DutyEmployee Equity ProgramPaid Time Off Starting at 1 week per yearSick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinanceOn-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPayReferral Bonuses ProgramsGym Membership and Mobile Carrier DiscountsEducation AssistanceBest-in-Class Learning Management SystemCareer Advancement OpportunitiesThe specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Pay range: $19.00 -$26.50True North Landscapes is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. True North Landscapes is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.