Groundsman - Austin

Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments. · Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change? · Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism? · Ready to be more than j ...

Job description

Our clients love us, because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments.

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Grow With US Joshua Tree Experts, Austin's premier team of tree care professionals, is searching for an experienced Tree Care Groundsman

The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations.

He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.

We believe our future is only as bright as the talent of our employees.

Joshua Tree Experts is dedicated to expanding our employees' knowledge and offer paid training to all Tree Care Specialists for class room work, seminars, certification testing and all certification related expenses.

What a Tree Care Groundsman Does

Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily
Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and public
Perform pruning and reducing
Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers
Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush and debris
Reports to work on time each day
Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers
Maintain professional image
Provide friendly and excellent customer service
Maintain and service equipment, as needed
Follows safety culture and safety procedures
Set up safety and traffic control measures for job sites

What do you need to be a Tree Care Groundsman:

Minimum of two year experience in Tree Care Operations
Valid driver's license
At least 21 years of age
Ability to work 40 hours or more each week
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Excellent ability to communicate effectively

What Joshua Tree Experts Can Provide For You

Availability to earn up to 50% of daily pay same day
A culture focused on SAFETY
Health Benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
Full time, employment with additional pay available with certifications (ie. TX State Pesticide Applicators License)

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts in Austin, TX We look forward to meeting you.