Arbor Groundsman

True North Landscapes

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.

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 Lead

Demonstrate ability to effectively work independently while on sit for extended periods of time

Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machines

Safe operation of arbor equipment, including but not limited to: 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, suchas tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs

Load debris and refuse into trucks

Shows 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 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 or unable to do so

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

Working Conditions

Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required Mathematical Skills

None Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks

Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred

Current CPR & First Aid certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months

Current aerial rescue certification or have ability to obtain within 3 months

TCIA certified chipper operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months

TCIA chainsaw operator specialist or have ability to obtain within 6 months

TCIA ground operation specialist or have 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 principals, 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, ensuring clients' needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism

The 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 walk

Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus

Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance

Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds The 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 conditions

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

Frequently exposed to loud noise levels Total 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 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 in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance

On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay

Referral Bonuses Programs

Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts

Education Assistance

Best-in-Class Learning Management System

Career Advancement Opportunities

The 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $19.00 -$26.50

True North Landscapes is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

True North Landscapes is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.