Tree People!! Arborist, Pruning Tech & Apprentice Opportunities!

5602 E Desmet Ave near Howe, Spokane WA

Description

Arborist Under the direction of the Arbor Department Manager Arborist will work with customers in private residential or commercial landscapes to raise, maintain and remove trees. Greenleaf Arborists are tree specialists who may work on trimming or removing trees as well as raising or maintaining trees. Duties: o Analyzing, evaluating and diagnosing a wide variety of plants for disease or disorder o use hand and power tools to prune, hedge and remove trees o Repairs splitting or broken limbs or branches and other tree wounds o Operates and maintains safety equipment: may include chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pole pruners, pole/hand saws and chippers o Work independently or as a team member that requires concentration and physical effort o Care for individual trees/shrubs and their appearance by training young trees and removing diseased, dead, or dying branches. o Install trees to plant based on climate, soil conditions and to the customs needs. May also use specialized knowledge and equipment to remove fallen, storm-damaged or unwanted trees. Position Requirements: o Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, horticulture or environmental conservation or equivalent of 4 years working in a similar position o Ability to use basic math (example, add and subtract) or ability to learn basic math to count product for inventory. o Certified ISA Arborist Certificate or Master Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker o Ability to work full-time, outdoors, with many hours in peak seasons, after storms and other emergencies including inclement weather o Ability to lift 70lbs periodically and 50lbs consistently throughout daily shift o Carries a positive attitude towards customers through conflict resolution o Ability to provide excellent customer service Pruning Technician Under the direction of the Shrub & Small Tree Pruning Manager the Arbor Apprentice will work with customers in private residential or commercial landscapes to provide Arbor services that includes: maintaining healthy trees & shrubs, treat or remove injured and diseased trees, prunes shrubs and trees. Duties: o Analyzing, evaluating and diagnosing a wide variety of plants for disease or disorder o Provides treatment under the direction of the Manager o Selects appropriate tools for daily schedule o Repairs splitting or broken limbs or branches and other tree wounds o Operates and maintains safety equipment: may include chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pole pruners and chippers o Work independently or as a team member that requires concentration and physical effort o Seasonal variety pruning including natural pruning o Follow all Greenleaf procedures including: o Completing vehicle book log (DOT) o Following all L&I, ANSI safety standards o Maintain production hours o Detailed cleanup o Account for all tools before leaving the jobsite o Check tools in at the end of shift (use lockout tagout procedures) Position Requirements: o At least 1-year Nursery/Greenhouse experience preferred. o Ability to use basic math (example, add and subtract) or ability to learn basic math to count product for inventory. o Ability to work full-time, outdoors, with many hours in peak seasons, after storms and other emergencies including inclement weather o Ability to lift 50lbs periodically and 25lbs consistently throughout daily shift o Has a positive attitude to actively solves problems o Ability to provide excellent customer service o Ability to speak Spanish is a plus but not required