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SOUTHWOOD REALTY
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
Southwood Realty is looking for a tree technician to maintain, trim, diagnose, and safely remove trees to keep landscapes healthy and safe at our Southwood properties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pruning and Trimming:  Cut dead, weak or overgrown branches to improve tree shape and safety.
  • Tree Removal:  Safely cut down and remove hazardous, diseased, or dead trees.
  • Inspect trees for pests, diseases, and structural damage to recommend treatments.
  • Use chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and any other approved equipment needed.
  • Clear fallen trees and debris after storms. 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Must pass background check and drug test
  • Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

 Must be willing to perform other duties as required in the Lawn Care Department to include:

  • Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation
  • Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
  • Proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Unloading/loading equipment and materials
  • Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to approved storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to management immediately.
  • Fill trucks, mowers, equipment, and cans with fuel additive & fuel in preparation for the next day (or as necessary)
  • Adherence to the company’s employee manual & procedures as required from all employees


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