What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist/Tree Climber Foreman position at Heartwood Landscaping and Tree Services?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber/Arborist and become a vital part of maintaining healthy, beautiful, and safe landscapes. In this energetic role, you will utilize your climbing skills and horticultural knowledge to assess, prune, and care for trees of all types. Your expertise will help enhance the safety, aesthetics, and longevity of trees while ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental best practices. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, develop your skills, and contribute to the community.
Responsibilities
- Safely climb trees using rigging techniques, harnesses, and climbing gear to perform pruning, trimming, or removal tasks.
- Operate bucket trucks and Nifty Lifts to access high branches efficiently and securely.
- Conduct thorough tree assessments to identify health issues, structural weaknesses, or hazards that require intervention.
- Perform tree trimming and pruning to promote healthy growth, remove dead or hazardous limbs, and shape trees for aesthetic appeal.
- Use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools to map and document tree locations, health status, and maintenance history.
- Assist in tree plantings and groundwork.
- Apply knowledge of horticulture principles to ensure proper tree care practices that support growth and vitality.
Requirements
- Proven growing experience with trees, shrubs, or landscape plants; horticulture background preferred.
- Ability to safely operate bucket trucks, Nifty Lifts, and rigging equipment with proper training or certification.
- Ability to assess structural support needs and properly install support cabling systems.
- Ability to properly install lightning protection systems.
- Knowledge of rigging techniques for safe removal or pruning of large branches or trees.
- Familiarity with GIS mapping tools is a plus for documenting work sites accurately.
- Strong understanding of tree care practices including trimming, pruning, planting, and health assessment.
- Physical fitness to climb trees regularly while wearing safety gear; comfort working at high heights in various weather conditions.
- Prior experience in landscaping or lawn care is advantageous but not mandatory; a willingness to learn is essential.
- Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills directly contribute to safer communities and greener environments!
Perks of Joining the Heartwood Team:
- Paid sick leave to support your health and well-being
- Health insurance coverage for you and your family
- One full week of paid vacation after your first year of employment
- Friday Pie Day - a weekly tradition that brings the team together
- Discounted plant prices for your home landscape or garden
- Continuing education opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
- Attendance of industry conferences to stay current with best practices and emerging techniques
- Annual Christmas bonus to recognize your contributions and celebrate the season with the team
- High-skill, high-respect trade - your technical expertise is valued and recognized within the company
- Company supported safety programs - structured safety meetings and training refreshers weekly
- Daily variety with outdoor work - every job site is different, keeping your work engaging and dynamic
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience as a tree climber in the tree service industry?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40