Arborist

Callaway Resort & Gardens (CGR) is an iconic 2,500-acre resort destination featuring a variety of lodging choices, unique garden attractions, seasonal special events, 36 holes of golf, fishing, biking trails, and residences. Located in scenic and historic Pine Mountain, Georgia, Callaway reflects the dream of its founder Cason J. Callaway 75 years ago. Currently CGR is part of Herschend Enterprises, Resort and Lodging Division, as part of a family of companies focused on family entertainment. For over seven decades Herschend Enterprises has operated with the purpose of bringing families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Herschend Enterprises is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.


Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspect and assess tree health, structure, and safety risks

• Prune, trim, and shape tree canopies to promote healthy growth and eliminate deadwood

• Safely remove hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees

• Plant trees, perennials and other plants

• Install mulch and pine straw

• Safe and proper operation of chainsaws, pole saws, brush cutters, string trimmers, mowers, tractors and aerial lifts

• Other duties as assigned

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and proper operation of equipment

• Proper PPE is required at all times

• 2 + years' experience in tree removals, pruning, planting and operation of chainsaws, and other pruning tools

• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to work within a team environment

• Long hours are sometimes required.

• Ability to work in all environmental conditions, cold weather, hot weather, rain, snow, and other weather conditions

• Working at heights in aerial lifts

• Proficiency using chainsaws and other related equipment

• Exerting up to 50 + pounds of force occasionally, and /or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.

• Ability to stand for long hours at a time.