What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Member/Tree Technician position at Rain Shadow Consulting LLC?
Take the next step in your arboriculture career with a dynamic and growing company in the San Juan Islands! Rain Shadow Consulting is looking for hard-working and well-rounded crew members to join our professional and safety-conscious team.
About Rain Shadow Consulting LLC
Description
ABOUT RAIN SHADOW CONSULTING
Based on Orcas Island, Washington, Rain Shadow has been providing professional and high-quality tree care, forestry, consulting, and ecological restoration services in San Juan County since 2005. We work with a diverse range of clients from individual homeowners to our regional utility company to non-profit organizations managing large preserves for conservation and rare species restoration. Our sister company, Orcas Biomass, produces and sells quality lumber and mulch products from recycled woody material.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years tree care/arboriculture or landscaping experience required
- Previous tree service work, tree thinning/fuels reduction, utility tree trimming experience highly desired
- Valid driver’s license and experience driving/backing trailers
- Must enjoy working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, safety consciousness, environmental ethic, ability to be a team player, communication skills (verbal and digital), and the desire and ability to learn new skills are most important!
- This job may demand long hours and trips to outer islands. Our crews work primarily 4-day work weeks
PAY AND BENEFITS
- $29-33 /hour DOE
- Paid vacation, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k with 6% company match, sick leave, paid training, and paid travel
- Opportunities to attend company-sponsored training and pursue ISA Certified Arborist and/or other certifications
- Temporary housing available on Orcas Island
- $1000 sign-on bonus ($250 at sign-on, $750 after 12 months)
- Relocation expense reimbursement available
This opportunity is based on San Juan Island, Orcas Island placement may be available for the right candidate.
Salary
$29 - $33 per hour
Salary : $29 - $33