Tree Worker / Grounds Person

Location

Milwaukie, OR | United States

Job description

Are you ready to Join the Revolution with one of the most innovative, fastest-growing tree care companies on the West Coast? A Plus Tree is looking to hire the best of the best, and our goal is to ensure talent is rewarded with great compensation and a fulfilling career.

As a Grounds Person, you will assist the Grounds Crew in the safe operations of general tree care. A Plus Tree specializes in the removal, pruning (trimming), and health of trees in urban areas. You must have a passion for safety and a desire to work in an exciting environment. We are looking for candidates who have the capacity to learn new skills, including the use of equipment large and small, and be willing to become certified tree climbers!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and performs pre-climb tree risk inspection
• Uses industry-standard climbing techniques, climbing gear, and basic rigging
• Moves throughout a tree canopy without the use of climbing spurs, instruction, or supervision
• Makes proper cuts aloft in a tree while following all safety standards
• Safely and efficiently uses hand tools and power tools while aloft in a tree
• Works with a team while maintaining a good attitude and keeping pace with the crew
• Works a full day with the crew and is willing and able to handle all tasks of tree care within their expertise and qualifications
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Passionate about tree work, service, and people
• No experience is required, but previous experience as a tree grounds worker is a plus
• A team player who has a good attitude and keeps pace with the crew
• Outdoor enthusiast! You will be working outdoors come rain or shine
• Hard-working, reliable, honest, and able to report for work regularly and punctually
• Qualify as "Ground Technician 1" with basic industry skills and knowledge within the first 6 months of employment required
• Ability to lift 75 or more pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years.

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k).

*A Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Salary

$20 - $35 per hour