Location: South Seattle WA Pay: $18-$25/Hour DOE Benefits: 100% Employer paid basic health insurance; Ten days paid vacation per year plus ten company-wide paid holidays; Many paid training and education opportunities. We are looking for an arborist trainee to join our team. The duties of an arborist trainee mainly involve work assisting climbing arborists. Common duties include site cleanup, hauling materials, operating a wood chipper, and assisting with rigging operations. While the primary functions of an arborist trainee occur on the ground there will be ample opportunities to learn both tree climbing and tree pruning with the goal of someday growing into the position of arborist. Our work consists of 70% pruning, 20% tree removal, and 10% planting. In keeping with our environmental mission we discourage our customers from removing healthy, unproblematic trees. All of the pruning work we perform conforms to the ANSI A300 pruning standards. We also require strict adherence to the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations. Please note that Conservation Tree Care is a smoke-free workplace.
Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license with a reasonable driving record Reliable transportation Punctuality Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on uneven surfaces Strong situational awareness and common sense
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working outdoors in the PNW Attention to detail Good communication skills Experience in arboriculture is a plus but not required
How to apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter formatted as .pdfs to info@conservationtreecare.com
Ground Operations Position Open
Are you tired of removing nice healthy trees, or being asked to over-prune trees placing client desires above tree health considerations? I was too and that's why I started a company that put tree health and preservation at its core. We are also very safety conscious and strive to provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace for all of our employees. It's very simple, we want someone who will show up on time with a good attitude then do safe, quality work that meets our client's needs while maximizing tree health. In return we offer a workplace where you can feel good about the work you do and also a workplace where you will be supported as you grow as an arborist.
Job Posting: Arboricultural Ground Operations - Full Time
Location: South Seattle, WA Pay: $17-25/HR DOE Schedule: Typically Monday-Thursday with occasional weekend projects. Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Paid vacation and training, Company provides climbing gear.
Your main duties will include assisting our arborists as they perform their duties. This includes, minor pruning, rigging, and cleanup of debris. There will be opportunities for climbing and pruning training with the goal of growth into an arborist role.
The workplace is drug, alcohol, and nicotine free. We require compliance with the rules set forth in the ANSI Z-133 Safety Standards. All of our pruning work conforms to the ANSI A300 (2017) pruning standard. Proof of COVID and Tetanus vaccinations are required within 2 months of hire unless there is a qualifying medical or religious exemption.
Requirements: Driver's License and Clean Driving Record (no CDL needed) Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. Good situational awareness Reliable transportation to South Seattle Punctuality Strong work ethic Willingness to learn new skills
How to Apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter formatted as .pdfs to info@conservationtreecare.com
We are not your average tree care company
Our corporate mission is to:
Ensure employee safety and wellbeing.
Provide the highest quality scientifically based tree care possible.
Find and cultivate a customer base who value trees and the benefits they provide.
Take all reasonable steps to reduce our environmental impact and to improve the health of the local and global environment.
Strive to educate the general public about the value of trees and the urban forest.
Constantly re-evaluate our practices and look for ways to improve.
Give back to the arboricultural community and work to elevate the status of the profession.
We are always looking for high quality people to join us on this great adventure. Prior experience with tree care is not required. We are happy to train. Here is what we are looking for in our employees:
Strong work ethic
Fast learner
Detail oriented
Team player (yes we know its a cliche)
Emphasis on safety (very strong emphasis)
Articulate and customer service oriented
Ex-military or experience with technical mountain sports is a big plus
If you are not an ISA certified arborist you must be willing to become one
Valid drivers license is a must
We offer competitive salary, health benefits after 90 days, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. The workplace is drug, alcohol, and nicotine free. We require STRICT compliance with the rules set forth in the ANSI Z-133 Safety Standards.
Please feel free to send along a resume and cover letter. We plan to grow as we find the right people for our team.
